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SUPER AVENIDA FRUTERIA

2557 W POPE JOHN PAUL II DR, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SUPER AVENIDA FRUTERIA has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 13, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 23, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 9 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, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 2, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2010. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 25, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on December 11, 2012. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 23 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 2, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • GLASS BROKEN/CRACKED ON MEAT COUNTER IN REAR OF PREMISES MUT REPAIR,AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE MEAT COUNTER AND UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT SECTION OF PREMISES ALSO REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SECTION OF PREMISES
  3. Canvass

    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 REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • GLASS BROKEN/CRACKED ON MEAT COUNTER IN REAR OF PREMISES MUT REPAIR,AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE MEAT COUNTER AND UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT SECTION OF PREMISES ALSO REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SECTION OF PREMISES
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE, LIME BUILDUP AND RUST. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. TAGGED THE MACHINE TODAY. WHEN THE ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPT, OF PUBLIC HEALTH FAX 312 746 4240 AND AN INSPECTION WILL BE MADE AND THE TAG WILL BE REMOVED IF MACHINE IS CLEANED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP & PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR LID OF CHEST FREEZER,MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD. AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REMOVE RUST FROM SHEILVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DAMEGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN FRONT OF VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER. DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THEY ALL ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN FILTERS,REPLACE THE FAN GUARD COVERS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL DINING ROOM BOXS, BAGS OLD UNUSED COOLER ECT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM. CHEESE, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN REAR AND IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN (DEBRIS/SPIDERWEBS). CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP & PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR LID OF CHEST FREEZER,FRONT DOOR CLOSING DEVICE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STEPS ON SALES FLOOR & MEAT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & BASEMENT FLOOR WHERE WASH MACHINE IS.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 6 ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER,DEAD MOUSE AT MOTOR OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.REAR SIDE DOOR & RESTAURANT DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING AND FRONT DOOR WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE ARES,RODENT PROOF DOOR,KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/10.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP & PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR LID OF CHEST FREEZER,FRONT DOOR CLOSING DEVICE.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 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.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STEPS ON SALES FLOOR & MEAT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & BASEMENT FLOOR WHER WASH MACHINE IS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ON REAR PORCH.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP & PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR LID OF CHEST FREEZERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FILTERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,CUBER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN CONCRETE IN WALK IN COOLERS AND REAR AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,WALL BEHIND SAW MACHINE,WALL TRIM.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,HALLWAY.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: 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.CHEST FREEZERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ARTICLES FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.
  9. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX 25 OR MORE IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALSO OPEN POISON IN TRAYS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNITS. REAR SIDE AND BACK DOOR AND PIPE UNDER REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS AND PIPE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/13/10.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP & PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR LID OF CHEST FREEZERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FILTERS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,CUBER.
    • 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.REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BROKEN CONCRETE IN WALK IN COOLERS AND REAR AREA.
    • 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.CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,WALL BEHIND SAW MACHINE,WALL TRIM.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,HALLWAY.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 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.CHEST FREEZERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ARTICLES FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.

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