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AL-AMIN GROCERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

AL-AMIN GROCERY 6403 N ARTESIAN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Grocery Store
July 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1574084
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER ON THE PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER/GRINDER, AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, DEEP FREEZER DOOR IS BROKEN ON THE NORTH WALL AND ON THE FREEZER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR 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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

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