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NEIL'S FOOD

7749 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

NEIL'S FOOD has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 22, 2011. The most recent inspection, on June 28, 2021, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 11 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 18, 2021. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 28, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 2, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 17 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on June 28, 2021. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 9 separate inspections, most recently on June 18, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM, REAR STORAGE AND IN FLOOR OF UTILITY ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SNACK DISPLAY SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD CHIP TRAYS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM, AND IN FLOOR OF UTILITY ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN UNUSED PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND DISPLAY SHELVES AND WHERE NEEDED.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER PREP TABLE.IN MOPSINK CLOSET,UNDER SEVERAL DISPLAY SHELVES AND CHIP DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR,SERVICE COUNTER FLOOR AND WINDOW SILLS,OFFICE AREA.ALSO A DEAD DECAYED MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS #1,2,3,& 4.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA DISPLAY SHELVES.UNUSED SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA,SERVICE COUNTER AREA,UNUSED PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND DISPLAY SHELVES AND WHERE NEEDED.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE DOOR LEDGE OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LEDGE AND INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILL AND BOXES OF MEAT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD THE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB.
  6. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL WHITE STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITH DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND RE-PAINT.ALSO POP SHELVING UNITS IN REAR BY DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN .
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTILATION FAN DUSTY,NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXTERIOR OF WASTE CAN IN PREP NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKETS.MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT. MUST CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  8. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE DELI IS IN OPERATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS,INTERIORS OF ALL DISPLAY CASES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS & DOORS IN REAR, CLEAN LOWER BASES OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(DEAD BUGS etc).
  9. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR INSIDE MOP CLOSET, ON FLOOR BY EXIT DOOR RIGHT OUTSIDE MOP CLOSET, ON FLOOR BETWEEN CHICKEN DISPLAY CASE & LITER POP DISPLAY SHELVES, AND ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND GLASS COUNTER BY REACH-IN COOLER(NORTH WALL)-CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS,INTERIORS OF ALL DISPLAY CASES IN MEAT DEPARTMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS & DOORS IN REAR, CLEAN LOWER BASES OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(DEAD BUGS etc).
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 5 FLIES IN BUTCHER'S AREA AND IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR - MUST REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY( FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE INCLUDING GARBAGE AREA) - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE DELI IS IN OPERATION(LNCHMEAT AND CHEESE IS BEING SLICED)-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT GRINDER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & MEAT WRAPPERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND AL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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