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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Western Food & Grocery

1358 N Western Ave

Last inspected Aug 23, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

License

Aug 23, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 23, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 16, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ACTIVE SLUSHIE MACHINE AND SEVERAL PIECES OF INACTIVE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING NACHO CHEESE WARMERS AND BUFFET-STYLE WARMERS, ON SITE WITH NO WAREWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT THAT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL APPROPRIATE WARE WASHING FACILITIES, INCLUDING A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE WITH AN ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source

License

Aug 9, 2024

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source

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