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UNCLE JOHNNY'S GROCERY & DELI

500 W 32ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

UNCLE JOHNNY'S GROCERY & DELI has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 26, 2012, found no infractions.

3 of 5 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 source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 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 once on June 20, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 once on January 25, 2010. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2011. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on June 20, 2011. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION ON 01/25/10, INSPECTION #211206: #32 INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINING FROM STORAGE SHELVES AT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RACK FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND DELI CASE, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR #41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, CARDBOARD BOXES. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
    • 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. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPACKAGED SAUCES IN CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN GASKETS AND UNDER COMPRESSOR AT DELI CASE AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE STAINS.
    • 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 AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE YELLOW STAINS AND PAINT IN LIGHT COLOR FINISH. CLEAN SPLASH GUARD BEHIND MEAT SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN COBWEBS AT BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING STOVE PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT UTLITY SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINING FROM STORAGE SHELVES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RACK FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND DELI CASE, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, CARDBOARD BOXES, REMOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN, AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
  5. Consultation

    0 infractions

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