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53RD CORNER MART Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

53RD CORNER MART 5300 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60609 Grocery Store
December 31, 2012 License Re-Inspection License #2189399
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: LARGE MAIN REACH IN COOLER AT 49-52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNFINISHED WALLS IN REAR. INSTD TO HAVE FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES AND OUTLET COVERS. PROVIDE PROPER FITTING LIDS FOR SUMP PUMP.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN UNUSED STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR AND CLEAN SAME AREA.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN UNUSED STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR AND CLEAN SAME AREA.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections