Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Progress African Foods

67 1/2 E 43rd St

Last inspected Nov 29, 2023 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Progress African Foods last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 29, 2023. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Nov 13, 2023 to Nov 29, 2023.
Has Progress African Foods ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 13, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

License

Nov 29, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING AT BASE OF WALL IN WASHROOM UNDER THE SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING.

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

notedCode 5Other

Official Wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s Notes

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source

License

Nov 13, 2023

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source

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