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BRISA FOODS INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

BRISA FOODS INC. (AKA: SUPERMERCADO BRISA FOODS) 2156 N KIMBALL AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Grocery Store
September 22, 2014 Canvass License #1477966
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE LARGE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE 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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED CONCRETE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO RESEAL AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN THE PRODUCE DISPLAY CASE, THE CUSTOMER MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, AND THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLER.
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: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN THE PRODUCE DISPLAY CASE, THE CUSTOMER MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, AND THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLER.
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