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SWISHER & SWEET

932 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

SWISHER & SWEET has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 5, 2013. The most recent inspection, on February 20, 2014, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 April 12, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 12, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 once on February 20, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 20, 2014. 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 20, 2014. 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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVING THROUGHOUT PRENISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PACKAGE LUCH MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR FRONT DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. (26)HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HAND SINK IN REAR WITH PIPES UNDERNEATH COMPLETELY BROKEN AND NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR FURNACE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR BOTH DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (BEEF,CHEESE) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO, HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HAND SINK IN REAR COMPLETELY TORN OFF THE WALL,PIPES UNDERNEATH COMPLETELY BROKEN AND NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR FURNACE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR BOTH DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (BEEF,CHEESE) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO, HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. HAND SINK IN REAR COMPLETELY TORN OFF THE WALL,PIPES UNDERNEATH COMPLETELY BROKEN AND NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MUST POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS.

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