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CAPONE'S LIQUORS & FOOD, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery/liquor store

CAPONE'S LIQUORS & FOOD, INC. 3678-3680 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60618 GROCERY/LIQUOR STORE
December 18, 2014 Canvass License #1380135
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP BOX.
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: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD, ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE MILK AND CHEESE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. ALSO AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR THE EDGE OF THE STEP INTO THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ABOVE STATED IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST ELEVATE ALL BEER BOXES LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE CASH REGISTER AREA 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD, ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE MILK AND CHEESE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. ALSO AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR THE EDGE OF THE STEP INTO THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ABOVE STATED IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST ELEVATE ALL BEER BOXES LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE CASH REGISTER AREA 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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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