FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
FRIENDS HYPERMARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
May 9, 2025
License
License #2983259
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on May 9, 2025. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHING RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHING RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection