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SUPREME SUPERMARKET

1134 W 51st ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SUPREME SUPERMARKET has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 23, 2018. The most recent inspection, on November 12, 2020, found no infractions.

2 of 4 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 9 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2018. For example: PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2018. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 12 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 28, 2018. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    22 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12 No city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification on site. Instructed must provide proof of Chicago food sanitation manager certification and must post in plain view at all times. Priority foundation 7-30-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarhea clean up procedure in place. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-203.11 Observed no hand washing sink in area with 3 compartment sink in rear. Must provide exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in dish washing area. Must install with hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels and hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
    • 19. PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
      • 3-403.11 Observed equipment for reheating/hot holding not on site. Instructed must be on site for CDPH approval. Priority 7-38-005.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 3-501.16(A:2,&B) Observed several coolers not at proper temperature. Found cooler temperatures 47.1F-72.9F. Instructed all refrigeration must have ambient air temperature of 41F or less. Must repair all.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-203.12 Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units to accurate determine ambient air temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to determine internal food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 Observed approximately 300 mice droppings scattered throughout facility under front counter, along back wall, under storage shelves, behind coolers, etc. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issues. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 Observed raw wood under front counter and on shelves in rear behind coolers. Must seal or paint all raw wood or porous surfaces to make non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 Observed no sink stoppers on site. Must provide.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-202.12 Observed excessive debris on shelves in walk in cooler/display coolers shelves. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12(A) Observed 3 compartment sink not properly functioning/in disrepair. When faucet is turned on in nearby utility sink, 3 compartment sink faucet all turned on and vice versa. Faucet line to 3 compartment sink must be dedicated and independent of any nearby plumbing. Observed excessive leak at pipe connecting 3 compartment sink to attached grease trap (waste water spilling onto floor). Instructed must repair 3 compartment sink so it functions correctly and there are no backups, or leaks in pipes below. Priority foundation 7-38-025.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 Observed no chemical test kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-501.17 Observed no chemical sanitizer on site for manual warewashing. Instructed must provide dish detergent and chemical sanitizing solution for manual ware washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 Backflow prevention device not located. Must provide access to backflow prevetion device. Must maintain same.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.12 Observed water pouring out from grease trap when water is running at nearby 3 compartment and utility sink. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.16 Observed unfinished walls/drywall in rear storage room. Must seal or paint all porous surfaces to make non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 Observed large amounts of unnecessary equipment in rear storage room, such as building materials, law mower, tools, etc. Must remove any unnecessary items. Must keep all storage areas clean and organized. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 Observed cardboard used in place of missing/broken glass door on rear cooler. Must repair and replace with non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 Observed several holes in walls throughout facility in walls, baseboard, etc. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry and to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees within 30 days of hire. Must maintain.
  3. License

    23 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • No city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification on site. Instructed must provide proof of Chicago food sanitation manager certification and must post in plain view at all times. Priority foundation 7-30-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Observed no vomit and diarhea clean up procedure in place. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Observed no hand washing sink in area with 3 compartment sink in rear. Must provide exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in dish washing area. Must install with hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels and hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
    • 19. PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
      • Observed equipment for reheating/hot holding not on site. Instructed must be on site for CDPH approval. Priority 7-38-005.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • Observed several coolers not at proper temperature. Found cooler temperatures 47.1F-72.9F. Instructed all refrigeration must have ambient air temperature of 41F or less. Must repair all.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • see violation #22.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units to accurate determine ambient air temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to determine internal food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Observed approximately 300 mice droppings scattered throughout facility under front counter, along back wall, under storage shelves, behind coolers, etc. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize. Must eliminate pest issues. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Observed raw wood under front counter and on shelves in rear behind coolers. Must seal or paint all raw wood or porous surfaces to make non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Observed no sink stoppers on site. Must provide.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Observed excessive debris on shelves in walk in cooler/display coolers shelves. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • Observed no chemical sanitizer on site for manual warewashing. Instructed must provide dish detergent and chemical sanitizing solution for manual ware washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • Observed 3 compartment sink not properly functioning/in disrepair. When faucet is turned on in nearby utility sink, 3 compartment sink faucet all turned on and vice versa. Faucet line to 3 compartment sink must be dedicated and independent of any nearby plumbing. Observed excessive leak at pipe connecting 3 compartment sink to attached grease trap (waste water spilling onto floor). Instructed must repair 3 compartment sink so it functions correctly and there are no backups, or leaks in pipes below. Priority foundation 7-38-025.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • Observed no chemical test kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Backflow prevention device not located. Must provide access to backflow prevetion device. Must maintain same.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • Observed water pouring out from grease trap when water is running at nearby 3 compartment and utility sink. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed large amounts of unnecessary equipment in rear storage room, such as building materials, law mower, tools, etc. Must remove any unnecessary items. Must keep all storage areas clean and organized. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed cardboard used in place of missing/broken glass door on rear cooler. Must repair and replace with non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed several holes in walls throughout facility in walls, baseboard, etc. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry and to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed unfinished walls/drywall in rear storage room. Must seal or paint all porous surfaces to make non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees within 30 days of hire. Must maintain.
  4. License

    0 infractions

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