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CHICAGO PRODUCE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CHICAGO PRODUCE 3500 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Grocery Store
September 29, 2016 Canvass License #1865
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON ALL VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF PRE-PACKAGED MEATS COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLERS 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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AT REAR DRY STOCK STORAGE AREASAND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED OVER THE MEAT DEPT AREA AND SOME LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS ARE BURNT-OUT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
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: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES TO TOILET ROOM URINAL MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND SECURED AND MAINTAINED.
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: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES TO TOILET ROOM URINAL MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND SECURED AND MAINTAINED.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections