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MEHRAB SUPER MARKET

2433-35 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

MEHRAB SUPER MARKET has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 15, 2012. The most recent inspection, on February 2, 2018, 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, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 once on July 14, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 17 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2017. 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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION- NOTED OVER 15 LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AT THE REAR HALLWAY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS ON THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED ONE LIVE MOUSE ON SHELF AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA WITH BAGS OF ASSORTED OF RICE AND OVER 100 MICE DROPPING ON SHELVES, BAGS AND FLOOR OF THE SAME. NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN THE OFFICE AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND THE DISPLAY COOLER/FREEZER. NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON TABLE OF THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1967099 DATED 10/06/2016: #45- OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090. 2 MALE EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY WORKING IN BUTCHER SHOP WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AT THE DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWINGS: MEAT SLICERS AT THE MEAT PREP AREA WITH OLD BEEF PARTICLES, INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, INSIDE THE PRODUCE DISPLAY FREEZER AND COOLER WITH BLOOD STAINS AND DIRT AND ON RAILINGS OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER....NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE, UNDERNEATH PALLETS AT THE DISPLAY AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER (CURRENTLY OFF). MUST ALSO SANITIZE AREAS WITH MICE DROPPINGS.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOUL ODOR IN UNIT. METAL FLOOR PANELS IN WALK-IN FREEZER SECTION IN POOR REPAIR AND BENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE MEAT PREP AREA AND AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING THROUGH OUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED NO LIGHTING AT THE HALL WAY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER AT THE HALL WAY BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  4. Recent Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMAITON PROVIDED
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMAITON PROVIDED
  6. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON GREASE TRAP. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ALL COCKROACH ACTIVITY SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD SERVICE BAGS. MUST PURCHASE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WLAK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP SINK UNSTABLE AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL LEGS TO MOP SINK SO THAT IT IS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF FOOD PREPARTION TABLES IN BUTCHER AREA CONTAINING RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACES OF LOWER SHELVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DOOR TO CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN WITH RAW MEAT SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL FLOORS ARE UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT MEAT CUTTING AREA, WITHIN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED LARGE BROKEN FLOOR TILE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN ALL CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED AND NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. REPAIR WALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. MOP SINK IS CLOGGED AND CAN NOT DRAIN. UNCLOG MOP SINK AND KEEP MOP SINK CLEAR. DISPOSE OF ALL MOP WATER IN MOP SINK AND NOT OUTSIDE. OBSERVED HOT AND COLD WATER LINES LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH MOP SINK. REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN A WORKING CONDITION.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN FRONT BUTCHER CASE. MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOEMTERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED HALLWAY ON WEST SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED CLUTTER. CLEAN OUT HALLWAY AND CREATE ENTRY FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE. ALL STORED ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST GET RID OF UNESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO IDPPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMAITON PROVIDED.
  7. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR HANGING FREEZER DOOR LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR FALLS OFF HINGE UPON OPENING.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST REPLACE, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. OBSERVED ALL MEAT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE STORE TO REMOVE DEADE INSECTS AND DEBRI.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE THE MEAT REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT IN THE RESTROOM AND REPLACE HANGING/BROKEN VENT COVER AT SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP/UTLITY SINK AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF SAID SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NEXT TO THE MEAT COUNTER.
  8. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MOP SINK THAT IS INSTALLED PARTIALLY IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN BOARD.SINK HAS TWO DRAIN BOARD.

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