SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J.P. GRAZIANO GROCERY CO INC..

EAT. 77/100

901 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 22, 2025 · passed

12 of 15 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 22
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED SUCH AS (SANWICHES, CHOPPED SALADS, SOUPS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE 2-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

OCT 8
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO LIDS ON THE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

SEP 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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JAN 11
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS AND SALE-BY DATES ON DESSERTS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STAFF BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE BREAK AREA FOR STAFF.

JAN 17
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS POOR REPAIR, PITTED NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND CHIPPING WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

FEB 18
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY GOODS/DESSERTS (BROWNIES, BISCOTTI) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL/PROVIDE SAME.

MAR 24
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

MAR 17
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/2 INCH FOUND AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(20 CIGARETTE BUTTS, DIRT, DEBRIS PRESENT).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR INSTALL A SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN SOCKET INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL SPLASH GAURDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA(ACROSS FROM OFFICE IN DINING AREA).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL STAFF TO USE UTENSILS AND/OR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

OCT 24
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON THE LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 18
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

DEC 18
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE WORN GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A CUSTOMER'S CHILD AT THE REAR PREP AREA WHILE CHEESE WAS BEING SLICED. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 12
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment,surfaces and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WOODEN SHELVING IN THE FRONT DELI AREA AND FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAINT AS NEEDED TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND SANITARY. CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISH RACK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER HAS A RUSTY PANEL, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE RUSTY METAL.

NOV 12
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Items labeled at this time.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Scrub out the north bathroom sink.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Hats and aprons were found and put on at this time.

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