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79TH SNACK SHOP INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

79TH SNACK SHOP INC. 7901 S AVALON AVE, CHICAGO 60619 Grocery Store
April 17, 2023 License License #2901263
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. OBTAINED A PROBE STEM THERMOMETER BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ANOTHER FACILITY'S NAME ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FACILITY'S NAME AND ADDRESS, SO THAT THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IS EASILY IDENTIFIED AND PROVES THAT THE RECEPTACLE BELONGS TO THE FACILITY.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ANOTHER FACILITY'S NAME ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FACILITY'S NAME AND ADDRESS, SO THAT THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IS EASILY IDENTIFIED AND PROVES THAT THE RECEPTACLE BELONGS TO THE FACILITY.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

Health Department Information

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