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SOUTH WESTERN SHELL

2107 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · GAS STATION/MINI MART

Inspection summary

SOUTH WESTERN SHELL has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 1, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2022, found no infractions.

2 of 3 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.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times on June 1, 2010. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times on June 1, 2010. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times on June 1, 2010. 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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Tag Removal

    0 infractions

  3. Short Form Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.0F AND WALK-IN FREEZER AT 32.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 0F OR BELOW FOR FREEZER TEMPERTURES. NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AT ALL THREE COMPRESSORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER WHEN UNIT SERVICED TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS: VARIOUS LUNCHMEAT SANDWICHES (IE. BOLOGNA-MADE WITH CHICKEN AND PORK, SALAMI, TURKEY, CHICKEN WITH CHEESE), 1, 2 GALLON MILKS, HALF AND HALF MILKS,SHREDDED CHEESE, EGGS INSIDE ABOVE SAID WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.0-50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERTURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 151 ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE: $390.00. NO TIME/TEMPERTURE LOGS PROVIDED. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT FAN COMPRESSORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST SMALL FREEZER AND SLUSHI BEVERAGE UNITS TO REMOVE ICE-BUILD-UP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AROUND SODA SYRUP LINES, AND WALLS WITH SPILLS AT REAR AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN MILK SPILLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SANITIZE FLOORS TO REMOVE SPOILED MILK SMELL.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REROUTE BEVERAGE WASTE LINE FROM CUSTOMER HAND WASH SINK INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

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