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CICERO BROTHERS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CICERO BROTHERS 617 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO 60644 Grocery Store
February 24, 2023 License Re-Inspection License #2887004
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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 #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK IN BATHROOM. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK IN BATHROOM. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections