Canvass
Mar 11, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2024 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Ace Food Mart
657 E 79 St
Last inspected Mar 11, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 8, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
STILL FINDING MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM, IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE FRONT WINDOW SILL; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
THE WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AROUND AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CARPET ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA AND STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BOTH AREAS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE BARRIER IN THE SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 27, 2023
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150-200 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE EVIDENCE OF THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HALLWAY, ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR HALLWAY, ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, ON THE UNIT ELEVATING THE HOT WATER TANK, INSIDE THE BAF OF CEREAL STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM, IN THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TOP OF THE LEDGE OF THE STORAGE UNIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON TOP OF THE BOX WHERE THE BLEACH IS STORED, CHEWED THROUGH BAG OF DOG FOOD, ON THE SHELVING UNTIS THROUGHOUT THE AISLES OF THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY WHERE WINDSHIELD WASHER, NON-DAIRY CREAMER, AIR FRESHNER, DOG FOOD, ALUMINUM PANS AND LIDS, CHARCOAL, AND THE BOXES WHERE THE CHIPS ARE ON DISPLAY, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WITH PAPER PLATES AND PAPER TOWELS AREA STORED AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER ON THE WINDOWSILL AND SHELVING UNTIS.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR HALLWAY WITH POOR LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS.THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. THE FACILITY CAN ALSO RELOCATE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON SITE. THE FACILITY WAS NOT UTILIZING THE PREP AREA AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED ITALIAN BEEF MEAT AND GRAVY (52.7F) THAT'S BEEN HELD FOR 24 HOURS INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THREE GALLONS OF MILK WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE OF 11/10 (50.1F) SITTING ON THE SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE 8 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS AND 3 GALLONS OF MILK AT $45 DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE BARRIER IN THE SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL BASE ON THE WALL WHERE THE HANDWASHING SINK IS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASE TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 20, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source