Southtown Health Foods

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Inspections

1. Dec 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON GLUE BOARDS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING ACTIVITY.

2. Nov 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED UNDER THE SCALE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL UTENSILS STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARD WHEN DISCOLORED OR WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING FLOORS IN REAR GARAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     AIR VENT ABOVE JUICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. Jul 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WASHROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST, DEBRIS, AND BUILDING MATERIALS UNDER SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE/RECEIVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CONTAINERS WITH RAW FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT THE HARBORAGE OF PEST.

4. Jun 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY AT NECK. MUST REPAIR.

5. Apr 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAIALBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN FRONT JUICE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOOD PREPARATION SINK FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ONSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

6. Sep 8, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     REPLACE WORN COUNTER/FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IN JUICE BAR.

7. Sep 1, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

     NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

     PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588310 ON 11-13-15: 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO, THAT SAME EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     LABEL ALL PACKAGED SLICED CANTELOUPE DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN COOLER.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     REPLACE WORN COUNTER/FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IN JUICE BAR.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BLENDER, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS IN JUICE BAR.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG ELECTRICAL WIRING, OUTLETS, ETC.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

8. Nov 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE JUICE BAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, THAT SAME EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

9. May 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, ALSO EMPLOYEE ROOM.

10. Mar 6, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR VENTS DUSTY

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. JUICE AREA EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

11. Aug 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS IN JUICE BAR AREA, SHELVES, CABINETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

12. Aug 13, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

13. Aug 3, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN JUICE BAR, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN STORAGE AREA NEAR JUICE BAR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS AND FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H64466 COURT DATE 9-9-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CUP LIDS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      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 JUICE BAR SIGN (DUST BUILDUP), DISPLAY/STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS, ETC

    • Not serious Minor

      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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM (STANDING WATER), UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEBRIS).

    • Not serious Minor

      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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED AND 3-COMP SINKS ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.