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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Jewel-Osco #3181

87 W 87th St

Last inspected Jan 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

2 inspections

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

License

Sep 5, 2024

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PHARMACY.

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,DELI/HOT FOOD PREP AREA-OVEN,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOT HOLDING CABINET.BREAKROOM-COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE CABINETS.

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 problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CONTRACT FOR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EPOXY FLOORING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,RUSTED FLOOR IN DELI/BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING WALL TRIM AT MOPSINK AREA,DAMAGED INTERIOR WALL PANEL IN ICE CREAM FREEZER,DAMAGED STAINLESS STEEL UPPER WALL TRIM ABOVE OVEN IN DELI/HOT FOODS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FL. BREAK ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALL IN FISH DEPT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULKING AROUND 2- COMP SINK IN MEAT DEPT PREP AREA.

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 problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN PRODUCE DISPLAY CASE & FISH DISPLAY CASE,HOT HOLDING CABINET IN DELI.

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 issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP IN FRONT DOOR IN CENTER BOTTOM AND TOP AND EXIT DOOR ALONG ALL SIDES.

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 insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STRUCTURE INSIDE OF DELI/ BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT DEPT PREP AREA,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER/FISH WALK IN COOLER- RUSTY SHELVING UNITS,MEAT DEPT-RUSTY ROLLING CART.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON BAKERY & MEAT MARKET WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN OSCO LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

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 problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN MEAT/FISH DEPT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRODUCE/DELI/HOT FOODS-LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,FLORAL DEPT- LEAKY WATER LINE AT 2- COMP SINK.MISSING TOILET SEAT AND LID ON TOILET IN STAFF MEN'S 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM .

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN PRODUCE PREP AREA-LOOSE & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD,DELI/HOT FOODS-BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER.BEER WALK IN COOLER.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

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