MAR 28
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RIVER CITY CONVENIENCE.
BEAT. 46/100
800 S WELLS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 28, 2024 · passed
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE STORE FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 142022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE SIGNAGE.
OCT 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND-SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-30-030(c).CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT (BLENDERS, SOUP WARMERS, AND ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING CHEESE , MILK, BUTTER, EGGS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS STORED STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING FOR ALL BEVERAGES AND OTHER STORE RELATED ITEMS TO BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT , ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND UNDER CHIP RACKS IN GROCERY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS IN GROCERY (CEILING)SECTION OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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JUN 132018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK, WHEN HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING. OWNER CONTACTED PLUMBER TO REPAIR PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP, AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUN 62018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK, WHEN HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING. OWNER CONTACTED PLUMBER TO REPAIR PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP, AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
NOV 162017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2017
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DISPLAY UNITS,PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SLATS ON CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON SALES FLOOR STORAGE ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND OTHER ROOMS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2017
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2103058 11/2/17 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "3/4-2" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES AND CENTER FRONT,DOUBLE DOORS,SIDE AND REAR SWINGING DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DISPLAY UNITS,PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SLATS ON CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON SALES FLOOR STORAGE ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND OTHER ROOMS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22017FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2017
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSEREVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 102.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT DURING INSPECTION.NOW TEMPERATURE IS 152.3F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140.0F OR ABOVE .(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 1LB COOKED PIZZA 120.5F,10 OZ. CHICKEN TENDERS 112.7F,10 OZ. CHICKEN NUGGETS 110.3F,10OZ. BUFFALO NUGGETS 102.5F,8 OZ. HAMBURGERS 132.8F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 3.6 LBS. $15. (CRITICAL 7-38-020)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "3/4-2" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES AND CENTER FRONT,DOUBLE DOORS,SIDE AND REAR SWINGING DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DISPLAY UNITS,PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SLATS ON CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON SALES FLOOR STORAGE ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND OTHER ROOMS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the dirty floors in the unused deli and where the coolers were removed.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Remove old unused deli equipment. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
OCT 272010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean the store shelves.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Clean out the unused deli case.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Remove old unused equipment.
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