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88 MARKETPLACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

88 MARKETPLACE 2105 S JEFFERSON ST, CHICAGO 60616 Grocery Store
August 26, 2021 Complaint License #2738817
13
Total Violations
6
Critical
2
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

13
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE SEAFOOD PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA AND IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH GROOVES IN THE RAW MEAT PREP AREA, FRESH SEAFOOD PREP AREA, AND PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED DUCK, COOKED CHICKEN, AND COOKED PORK) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA; ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 90F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 115F AND ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED DUCK AT 90F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS RAW WHOLE DUCK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW DUCK AT 77F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED VEGETABLES AND NOODLES FOR SALE AT THE PREPARED FOODS CUSTOMER COUNTER AND PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE LARGE FLIES ON THE WINDOWS, CEILING, AND TABLE BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED UNPROTECTED TABLEWARE BEING PRESET AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES IN THE SUSHI CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET THE TABLES OR PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR PRESET TABLEWARE OR SET THE TABLE UPON GUEST ARRIVING.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE BAGS.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HANDLES FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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