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ARGYLE GROCERY, INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ARGYLE GROCERY, INC 1131 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO 60640 Grocery Store
July 22, 2014 License License #2340927
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKE FLOOR GREASE TRAP LID IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RAW WOOD SWING DOOR AT FRONT COUNTER, SURFACE IS POROUS AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A SWING DOOR THAT HAS A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WINDOW LEDGE FRONT AREA BY THE ATM MACHINE IS COVERED WITH CARPET WHICH A FOUL ODOR COMES FROM IT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BRICKS WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOILS UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE FRONT SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BRICKS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL .
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: EXCESS BUILD-UP INSIDE THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM HAS A BUILD-UP OF DUST INSTRUCTED TO 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: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE TREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA,WATER COMES FROM AIR CONDITION UNIT, NEED TO REPAIR WHAT CAUSE STANDING WATER.FOUND STOCK ON G\FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE TREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA,WATER COMES FROM AIR CONDITION UNIT, NEED TO REPAIR WHAT CAUSE STANDING WATER.FOUND STOCK ON G\FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR.REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
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.

Health Department Information

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