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CARNIVAL GROCERY STORE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CARNIVAL GROCERY STORE 458 W DICKENS AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Grocery Store
January 24, 2011 Complaint License #1043148
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON DOOR OF 2ND FLOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT DELI AND MEAT PREP. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC FOR DOOR OF SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF MEAT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SECOND FLOOR MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXHAUST HOOD ON SECOND FLOOR MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 2ND FLOOR MUST CLEAN. UNUSED FREEZER STORED FOR "BACK UP" MUST BE STORED CLEAN. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON 2ND FLOOR MUST CLEAN.
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AREAS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS OF BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR COMPRESSOR ROOM. BASEBOARD ALONG FLOOR UNDER MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE, MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. HOLES IN FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY CASE BEER STORAGE MUST SEAL AND ALL CASE BEER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS AS LIFT FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR PREP WINDOW SILE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL OPENINGS. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE AREA AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK UNDER MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR. SPRAY ARM AT PRODUCE PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FALLS BELOW SINK BASIN LINE. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT HANG BELOW TOP OF SINK BASIN LINE. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK UNDER MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR. SPRAY ARM AT PRODUCE PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FALLS BELOW SINK BASIN LINE. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT HANG BELOW TOP OF SINK BASIN LINE. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON MEAT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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