⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️
PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

CHICAGO PRODUCE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CHICAGO PRODUCE 3500 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Grocery Store
November 6, 2019 Canvass License #1865
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE DATE MARKING ON FOODS WITH NO BEGINNING DATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A BEGINNING DATE ON THE PRODUCT.PRODUCT ALREADY HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE AT ICE MACHINE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERS OVER RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT COVERS OVER RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE /RECEIVING AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO BE DIRTY AY WALLBASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AT REAR DRY STORAGE /RECEIVING AREA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM TO BE DIRTY AY WALLBASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections