Skip to content
Loading map…

S & R GROCERY AND DOLLAR PLUS

3509-3511 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

S & R GROCERY AND DOLLAR PLUS has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 2, 2012. The most recent inspection, on February 27, 2017, recorded 5 infractions.

1 of 6 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 source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 February 10, 2017. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • 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 August 2, 2016. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 14 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 February 27, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    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 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER, ALSO 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PET FOOD SHELVING AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CHIP DISPLAY TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED OPENING INTO THE WALL, CEILING AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE SELLING AREA AND WASHROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • OOBSERVED A FEW CHIP BAGS GNAWED AND ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND STORED ON DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER, ALSO 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PET FOOD SHELVING AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CHIP DISPLAY TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012A.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED OPENING INTO THE WALL, CEILING AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE SELLING AREA AND WASHROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE WASHROOM WHICH HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.
  4. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • COOKED GROUND BEEF FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(121.1F IN COOKER AND 95.1F IN LARGE POT ON THE PREP TABLE. ALL COKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR HIGHER UNTIL SERVED. ALL COOKED GROUND BEEF BEING COOLED MUST BE KEPT UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL REHEATED TO 165F AND HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTICED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 INSIDE MOP SINK CLOSET, 5 BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, 10 FOUND FLYING AROUND IN REAR AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR, 5 FLYING AROUND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND 5 FLYING AROUND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FRONT DOOR FOUND WITH A LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM, AND REAR EXIT DOOR FOUND WITH OPENINGS AT BOTH SIDES GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR ALL DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY, AND ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT. MUST ALSO REQUEST A VISIT FROM THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND GARBAGE FOUND ALL OVER THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP GROUND AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CHIP TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL STOCK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE WASHROOM WHICH HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • FOUND ASHTRAY WITH 2 CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020(C)
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE: MAP OF STORE, COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE, INVOICES AND MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE A DOOR KNOB FOR UTILITY CLOSET DOOR. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN UTILITY CLOSET. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BATHROOM DOOR.

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website