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THESPOTT INC.

8160 S RACINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

THESPOTT INC. has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 26, 2014. The most recent inspection, on April 13, 2016, found no infractions.

1 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: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 8, 2014. 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 September 8, 2014. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 8, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPACE FLOOR TILES.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE ARE STILL NOT MAINTAIN,OPEN OVER FLOWING SHARED DUMPSTER.MUST MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-020
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • INADEQUATE FAUCET INSTALLED. ONLY REACHES MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3-COMP SINK. NEEDS TO REACH ALL 3-COMP OF SINK FOR CLEANING.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE FAUCET.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXTERIOR INTERIOR OF SOME EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,FREEZERS,HAND SINK,ETC STILL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS STILL NOT CLEAN IN SOME AREAS,AROUND COOLERS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SOME FLOORS AREAS STILL NOT CLEAN,AND IN POOR REPAIR. AROUND COOLERS ANS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST CLEAN/REPAIR.
  4. License

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL CO FOR SERVICE.EVIDENCE OF 5-RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOORS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • PREMISES SHARED DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE OVER FLOWING GARBAGE NOT ALLOWING DUMPSTER LIDS TO CLOSE.ALSO EXCESSIVE HARBORAGE AROUND DUMPSTER AREA,MATTRESS,STOVE,ETC.MUST REMOVE.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST REAIR.ALSO COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN DISPLAY SHELVING,FROUNT COUNTER,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS,3-COMP,MOP SINK,EXPOSED SINK,ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • UPPER FLOOR AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT SEALED.RAW WOOD.MUST INSTALL FLOOR TILES OR REPAIR SO FLOORING IS EASILY CLEANABLE.ALSO FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER,REAR,UNDER DISPLAY SHELVING,ETC.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS,TRASH,ETC.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LARGE HOLE LEADING TO REAR.MUST REPAIR.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER OF ARTICLES ,EXCESSIVE BLUE UNCLEAN PEPSI CRATES.MUST REMOVE.UNCLEAN PREP TABLE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.

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