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88 MARKETPLACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

88 MARKETPLACE 2105 S JEFFERSON ST, CHICAGO 60616 Grocery Store
January 8, 2024 Complaint License #2738817
12
Total Violations
9
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

12
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COMMON AREA ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 46.8F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (MINIMUM 100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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 #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE MARKET: AT THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA OF THE MEAT (BEEF, PORK, AND CHICKEN) SECTION AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR COMMON FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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 #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE MARKET:AT THE FRONT MEAT PREP AREA OF THE MEAT (BEEF, PORK, AND CHICKEN) SECTION AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FAR-LEFT SIDE IN THE COMMON AREA AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE
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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE, INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COMMON AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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 #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COMMON AREA, ON THE ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAME SAID FOOD PREP TABLE, AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 SMALL FLIES IN THE COMMON AREA NEAR THE BAKING OVENS AND ON THE BOXES STORED ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED.
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 #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COMMERICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION NEXT AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COMMON AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS WITH DREAD ROACHES UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE COMMON AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM, NEAR THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT MEAT (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN) PREP AREA OF THE MARKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS FROM HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING WIPING CLOTHS.
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 #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR OF THE COMMON AREA IN THE REAR DISWAHSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COMMON AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COMMON AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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