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KEY FOOD

2624 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

KEY FOOD has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 19, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 19, 2012, found no 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: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2010. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 once on May 19, 2010. 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 10 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2010. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2010. 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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED RE-USE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRAIN SUCH BEHAVIOR,ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS SHOULD BE RE-USED AFTER WASHING AND SANITIZING. OBSERVED ALSO CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR,THE ONES ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AND INVERT AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR GAP ON HOOD BETWEEN FILTERS,AND ALSO RUSTED SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE-OVEN,AND DEFROST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS IN THE STORE; ALSO VENT IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOLER NEEDSCLEAN INSIDE MICRO-WAVE OVEN CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN GAME EQUIPMENT ROOM,AND REPAIR OPEN FLOORS AROUND SEWERAGE COVER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND POLE IN GAME ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT HEAD ON 3COMP.SINK.
  3. Canvass

    8 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. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISE DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED ABOUT 15-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR CORNER AND BEHIND GAME MACHINE IN GAME ROOM AT REAR,AND ALSO UNDER CHECK-OUT COUNTER AT FRONT. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED,ABOUT 1.5-2"GAP EXIT ON SAID DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DROPPINGS,SANITIZE FLOORS WITH BLEACH,AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED RE-USE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRAIN SUCH BEHAVIOR,ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS SHOULD BE RE-USED AFTER WASHING AND SANITIZING. OBSERVED ALSO CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR,THE ONES ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AND INVERT AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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. REPAIR GAP ON HOOD BETWEEN FILTERS,AND ALSO RUSTED SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. CLEAN INSIDE MICRO-WAVE OVEN,AND DEFROST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS IN THE STORE; ALSO VENT IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
    • 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 IN GAME EQUIPMENT ROOM,AND REPAIR OPEN FLOORS AROUND SEWERAGE COVER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
    • 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 SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND POLE IN GAME ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT HEAD ON 3COMP.SINK.

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