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KING & 61ST GROCERY

400 E 61ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

KING & 61ST GROCERY has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 1, 2019. The most recent inspection, on October 10, 2024, found no infractions.

1 of 7 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 September 24, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2019. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 11, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 2 times on February 1, 2019. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HELD AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HELD AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE COFFEE IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF 183F) ARE BEING PREPARED. ALSO PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. -
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  4. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS (TACO MEAT 152F, ITALIAN BEEF 157F) ARE BEING PREPARED. ALSO PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA . MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT PREPARED ON SITE DELI SANDWICHES IN REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE AND HELD 24 HRS NOT LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON WALLS BOXES AND CEILING. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. MUST ADEQUATELY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND AT PREP AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
  6. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 219 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND COVING ALONG EAST WALL, 26 DROPPINGS BEHIND COFFEE, SLUSHY MACHINE, 41 DROPPING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,200 DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WITH PET FOOD, 36 ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO C LEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION. ON PREMISES FOR LICENSE RE-INSPECTION AND STILL OBSERVING OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON DISPLAY FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR OF DISPLAY AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE BARRIER/SEPARATION AT REAR PREP AREA ENTRANCE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
  7. License

    16 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMP[LOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • NO CUSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED, ( HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CUSMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED NO COOLERS FOR THE RESTAURANT ,NO COOKING EQUIPMENT,( DEEP FRYERS, GRILL,ETC) FOR REAR OPERATION. MUST PROVIDE PREP COOLER AND FOOD STORAGE COOLERS AND OR FREEZER 41F OR BELOW, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM CALIBRATED THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 219 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND COVING ALONG EAST WALL, 26 DROPPINGS BEHIND COFFEE, SLUSHY MACHINE, 41 DROPPING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,200 DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WITH PET FOOD, 36 ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO C LEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN COFFEE STATION.ALSO STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER TABLE AT FRONT COUNTER.MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • EMPLOYEE TOILET IN POOR REPAIR. NOT FLUSHING.MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALL IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK. MUST SEAL REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR UNDER HOOD FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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