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Racine One Stop Food

7357 S Racine Ave

Last inspected Jul 15, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 15, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

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 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA

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 contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

: 4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES AT CORRAL AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLERS ,SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE 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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST ICE FROM BOTH ICE CREAM FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY SHELVES,FRONT HAND SINK BASIN,BOTH WALK IN COOLER DISPLAY SHELVES AND SLEEVES

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ,HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN MILK WALK IN COOLER & FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST FINISH WALL IN BETWEEN PREP AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 8, 2024

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

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 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF, CORN ON COB, GROUND BEEF,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:55 P.M. (COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

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 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 MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS )WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO WIND SHIELD WASHER FLUID,CAT LITTER, GRITS, CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,NOODLES,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISPLAY SHELVES OF CAT LITTER,POP DISPLAY IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MOP SINK CLOSET.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE & SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREAS, SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/8/24 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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 contamination
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 PIECES AT CORRAL AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLERS ,SALES FLOOR AND REAR STORAGE 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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST DEFROST ICE FROM BOTH ICE CREAM FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER DISPLAY SHELVES,FRONT HAND SINK BASIN,BOTH WALK IN COOLER DISPLAY SHELVES AND SLEEVES.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN 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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ,HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN MILK WALK IN COOLER & FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST FINISH WALL IN BETWEEN PREP AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

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