Canvass
Jan 15, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Frank Food Market
5050 W Madison St
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5 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Oct 11, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-201.11 OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BROKEN AND HANGING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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 11, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 2, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS, ON SEASONING RACKS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CHIP RACK STORED NEAR THE BASEMENT, IN CORNERS ALONG SIDE OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE3MOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BROKEN AND HANGING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2593473 ON 4/26/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 36) OBSERVED COOLING UNITS AND HOT HOLD UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 47)INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON REAR PREP HANDSINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS ON DRYING RACK. 48)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINK BASINS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR PROPER MANUAL WASHING. 49)OBSERVED INTERIOR WALL SURFACES AS WELL AS SHELVING UNITS OF THE 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND MOLD-LIKE STAINS THROUGHOUT. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED RESIDUES. OBSERVED MICROWAVES, AIR FRYER, AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 53)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. 55)OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING BROKEN FLOOR ATTACHMENTS AND CARPET IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MEAT WEIGHT SCALE AND OVER DISPLAY COOLER OPEN AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLD UNITS AND REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED UNDER COUNTERS AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Apr 26, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOLING UNITS AND HOT HOLD UNIT WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON REAR PREP HANDSINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS ON DRYING RACK.
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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINK BASINS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR PROPER MANUAL WASHING.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR WALL SURFACES AS WELL AS SHELVING UNITS OF 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND MOLD-LIKE STAINS THROUGHOUT. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED RESIDUES.
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 FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING BROKEN FLOOR ATTACHMENTS AND CARPET IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MEAT WEIGHT SCALE AND OVER DISPLAY COOLER OPEN AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source
License
Apr 16, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOLING UNITS AND HOT HOLD UNIT WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHECKING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MICROWAVES, AIR FRYER AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING BROKEN FLOOR ATTACHMENTS AND CARPET IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MEAT WEIGHT SCALE AND OVER DISPLAY COOLER OPEN AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED GROUND BEEF @47.9F, VARIOUS PACKAGED DELI MEAT FOR SLICING APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS RANGING BETWEEN 47-51F, ALL SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON REAR PREP HANDSINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS ON DRYING RACK.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source