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SAN FELIPE FRESH MARKET

3440 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SAN FELIPE FRESH MARKET has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 2, 2015. The most recent inspection, on June 18, 2019, found no infractions.

2 of 5 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 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2016. 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2016. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2017. For example: SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 1, 2017. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN HAND WASH BOWL WATER IS TURNED ON AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROPERLY DRAIN. PLUMBER ON SITE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOW DRAINING CORRECTLY, NO WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1931928 DATED ON 06/01/16 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#30 MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS AND PREPARED FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER, #32 MUST REPAIR BROKEN CORNER OF THE BOX LID AT THE PORK GRIND CASE IN FRONT OF THE MEAT DELI CASES, #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS AT THE TAQUERIA COOKING AREA AND AT THE MEAT/DELI AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND GRIME. ALSO MUST REPLACE/DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS LOCATED AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY, #36 FOUND LIGHT BULBS AT THE MEAT/DELI SERVICE PREP AREA DELI CASES NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS AND PREPARED FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. FOUND RAW SEASONED MEATS INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE MEAL WALK-IN COOLER.FOUND LARGE PLASTIC TUBS NOT DATED OR LABELED AT ABOVE STATED COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN CORNER OF THE BOX LID AT THE PORK GRIND CASE IN FRONT OF THE MEAT DELI CASES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRILL COVERS AT THE TAQUERIA COOKING STATION. FOUND ABOVE ENCRUSTED WITH BURNT FOOD DEBRI; ALL SHELVING COVERS AND SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE PRODUCE/PREPARED FOODS WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE ACROSS FROM THE TAQUERIA HOT HOLDING STATION NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE TAQUERIA AREA, MEAT DELI AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS, GRIME AND DEBRI.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANIITIZE ALL WALLS AT THE TAQUERIA COOKING AREA AND AT THE MEAT/DELI AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND GRIME. ALSO MUST REPLACE/DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS LOCATED AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND LIGHT BULBS AT THE MEAT/DELI SERVICE PREP AREA DELI CASES NOT SHIELDED AND ATHE LIGHT BULBS AT THE PRODUCE COLD HOLDING UNITS ALSO NOT SHILDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS W/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPT AREA.
  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER AND LIGHT BULBS IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS W/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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