LAWRENCE GAS & SUPER MINI MART.
4247-4259 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 302023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12: OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS WITH CONDIMENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
3-304.12: OBSERVED SINGLE USE SPOONS USED TO DISPENSE CONDIMENTS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES ON LAYING ON TOP OF CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLE ABOVE SURFACE OF CONDIMENTS.
4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINE IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
6-501.12: OBSERVED STICKY FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND ON THE SIDE OF SMALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SITTING AREA AND FRONT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
AUG 282023FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12: OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS WITH CONDIMENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
3-304.12: OBSERVED SINGLE USE SPOONS USED TO DISPENSE CONDIMENTS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES ON LAYING ON TOP OF CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLE ABOVE SURFACE OF CONDIMENTS.
4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINE IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
6-501.12: OBSERVED STICKY FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND ON THE SIDE OF SMALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SITTING AREA AND FRONT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2580370 DATED 8/21/2023. 6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 50 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES LOCATED IN SMALL HALLWAY WHERE WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED, MENS WASHROOM, FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 8/28/2023. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 212023FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS WITH CONDIMENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN DOUBLE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 100 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES LOCATED IN SMALL HALLWAY WHERE WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED, MENS WASHROOM, FRONT PREP, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES IN TUB OF ICE CREAM, CONTAINER OF SEASONED FLOUR AND BAG OF BREAD. ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT.(10LBS/$90)INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 8/21/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SINGLE USE SPOONS USED TO DISPENSE CONDIMENTS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES ON LAYING ON TOP OF CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLE ABOVE SURFACE OF CONDIMENTS.
OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON COFFEE MACHINE IN RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
OBSERVED STICKY FLOOR ON SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND ON THE SIDE OF SMALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SITTING AREA AND FRONT RETAIL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2562581 DATED 08/23/2022 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #55 6-201.17: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #57 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 232022PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
OBSERVED HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ENSURE THAT NO HANDWASHING IS ALLOWED AT THREE COMPARMENT SINK.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH MALE AND FEMALE TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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APR 122021FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE FRYER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND BAGS OF GARBAGE STORED ON GROUND AND IN SHOPPING CART IN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA SO THAT GARBAGE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR BEHIND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366360 DATED 3/26/2020 NOT CORRECTED: " OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASH ROOMS." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
OBSERVED GAP 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.MUST PEST PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASH ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT AND MAINTAIN IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION BUT NO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES KIT MISSING DISPOSABLE MOP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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