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NORTH AVE RETAILS, LLC

4317 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

NORTH AVE RETAILS, LLC has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 20, 2016. The most recent inspection, on January 2, 2024, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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 temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 26, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 June 24, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2020. 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 3 times on December 13, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. MUST PUT A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOLERS @ 59F, 48.F, 56.1F, AND 46.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION AT 41F OR LESS. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. MUST PUT A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED CAT FOOD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT HAVE ANY LIVE ANIMALS OR ANIMAL FOOD OR ANIMAL WASTE (LITTER BOX) ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT SECURELY ATTACHED IN REAR OF STORE. MUST SECURELY ATTACH HAND SINK TO WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOLERS @ 59F, 48.F, 56.1F, AND 46.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION AT 41F OR LESS. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. MUST PUT A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED CAT FOOD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT HAVE ANY LIVE ANIMALS OR ANIMAL FOOD OR ANIMAL WASTE (LITTER BOX) ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT SECURELY ATTACHED IN REAR OF STORE. MUST SECURELY ATTACH HAND SINK TO WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  6. License

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE SODA COOLERS MISSING THE SHIELD.
  7. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed rust stains on wire shelving in front showroom 2 door Pepsi cooler. Instructed to resurface or replace wire shelving. Maintain at all times.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed floor in furnace closet in poor repair, brittle and crumbling. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed 8 by 8 inch tile and floor basing, in poor repair, located directly in front of furnace closet, slightly on left side. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed unfinished dry wall in furnace closet. Instructed manager to finish and seal area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tile in poor repair located above 7up 1 door cooler, along east wall of facility. Instructed manager to repair/replace. Maintain at all times.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Observed 10 to 15, 2 liter bottles of soda stored on showroom floor. Inform manager that all inventory must be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor during storage and display. Maintain at all times.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • PREMISES HAS NO COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TOPROVIDE. COOLERS 40*F OR BELOW, FREEZERS 0*F
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • PREMISES HAS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK/PEST CONTROL SERVICES.

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