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PENNINGTONS FOODS AND SNACKS GALORE

410 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

PENNINGTONS FOODS AND SNACKS GALORE has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 23, 2023. The most recent inspection, on December 4, 2024, found no infractions.

1 of 2 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 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 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 once on June 23, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 June 23, 2023. 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 on June 23, 2023. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 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 once on June 23, 2023. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on June 23, 2023. For example: ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

2 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    8 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR WITH MILK, EGGS, AND LUNCHMEAT STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAVING THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METHOD OF RODENT/INSECT PROOFING SAID DOORS WHILE THEY'RE OPEN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE USE OF RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS AT THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND THE WOODEN POST BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR USE FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR, NEAR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR AND WALL WHERE THE FUSE BOX IS LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT CLUTTER IN THE REAR FURNACE/ STORAGE CLOSET. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR FURNACE/ BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE LIGHTING SOURCE IN THE SAID AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

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