SPEEDWAY #8320

3554 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Grocery Store

10 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 15, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
2. ComplaintOct 8, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES/DRY STORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
3. CanvassMay 7, 2020

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE SOAP AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED BOXES STACKED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE BOXES IN FRONT OF THE SINK SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELF OR REPLACE THE SHELF.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 9, 2017

   5 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • Above violation still remaining(Floors under storage shelving in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Above violation still remaining(Walls that had holes by exposed hand sink in front prep area shall be repaired/sealed.).
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink, were missing, shall provide light shields in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink).
5. CanvassAug 2, 2017

   6 infractions

   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • Floors under storage shelving in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Walls that had holes by exposed hand sink in front prep area shall be repaired/sealed, walls above hot dog grill not clean, need detailed cleaning.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • Missing light shields in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink, were missing, shall provide light shields in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink.
6. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 18, 2016

   4 infractions

   • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
     • Found the following serious violations not corrected from report # 1949201, date 8/11/16: Previous minor violations from 10/19/15, report # 1442170. Must correct the following minor violations: 33 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALLBASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious violation 7-42-090. The following violation were completed during inspection: Employees cleaned the cabinets under soda machine; wall behind 3 compartment sink; floor of walk in cooler; and Ceiling tiles installed employee restroom. Walls inside employee restroom have been detail cleaned. Wall base in front of selling area cleaned. Critical violation 7-42-090.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • Found cracked floor tiles in the hot food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged coving along wall in front of service counter. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged flooring under 3 compartment sink. Must fill hole where concrete is damaged (little pebbles exposed).
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Found black build up along bottom of cabinets under the hot food area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • Must install hand washing sink in rear prep area, near 3 compartment sink. Must maintain.
7. ComplaintAug 11, 2016

   8 infractions

   • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
     • Found exposed hand sink in food prep area without soap or paper towels. Instructed must have soap and paper towels (and hot/cold water) at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • Found front door with 1/2 inch gap along bottom. Advised all doors must be tightfitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
   • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
     • Found outside garbage area in rear of building not maintained. Found trash and other debris on ground around dumpsters and lids open. Lids must remain closed and area around dumpsters must be clean at all times. Garbage area was cleaned and lids closed during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.
   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being held and served (hot dogs, cheeseburger dogs, etc.). No City of Chicago certified food manager certificates posted. Instructed must have at minimum 1 city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being sold. Must post certificates. Serious violation 7-38-012.
   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • Previous minor violations from 10/19/15, report # 1442170. Must correct the following minor violations: 33 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALLBASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious violation 7-42-090.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • Found water damage, dirt build up, and slimy black mold like substance inside cabinet under exposed hand sink. Must detail clean area, and sanitize. Must maintain.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • Found cracked floor tiles in the hot food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged coving along wall in front of service counter. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged flooring under 3 compartment sink. Must fill hole where concrete is damaged (little pebbles exposed).
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • Found black build up along bottom of cabinets under the hot food area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
8. CanvassOct 19, 2015

   5 infractions

   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SUCH AS COFFEE WITH MILK HOT DOG, POLISH SAUSAGES, BUFFALO CHICKEN TAQUITOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMNES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALLBASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 9, 2011

   0 infractions

10. CanvassDec 7, 2011

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS ON CEILING ABOVE HOT DOG HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.