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AFRICAN SUPERMARKET & LIQUOR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

AFRICAN SUPERMARKET & LIQUOR 4156-4158 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60624 Grocery Store
September 9, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection License #28149
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED OR VALID RECEIPT OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(ITALIAN BEEF, TACOS,SLICING DELI MEATS) AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE HOLES AND DENTS ARE PRESENT, AND CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED WHILE REMODELLING THE REAR STORAGE AND REAR WASHROOM AREAS. MUST RE-INSTALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DESIGNATED AREA AS SOON AS THE OTHER WORK IS COMPLETED.
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED WHILE REMODELLING THE REAR STORAGE AND REAR WASHROOM AREAS. MUST RE-INSTALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DESIGNATED AREA AS SOON AS THE OTHER WORK IS COMPLETED.
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.

Health Department Information

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