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AIM FOOD MART Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

AIM FOOD MART (AKA: A.I.M. FOOD MART) 1652 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO 60626 Grocery Store
September 16, 2013 License License #2284298
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM DIRTY WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER HAS A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:UNDER SHELVES,UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS,UNDER THE DESK IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE THE FURNACE,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF EAST SIDE WINDOW AND IN FRONT OF ENTRANCE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. STOCK AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND HOT/COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, DUE TO FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,REPAIR LEAKING OR REMOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.NO OPENED FOOD ON PREMISES,ONLY PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS.
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: FOUND HOT/COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, DUE TO FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,REPAIR LEAKING OR REMOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.NO OPENED FOOD ON PREMISES,ONLY PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS.
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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