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CITY FRESH MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

CITY FRESH MARKET 3201 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Grocery Store
November 9, 2016 Canvass License #1479959
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM ON MAIN LEVEL WITH BACK UP. WHEN FAR RIGHT COMPARTENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS. MUST ABATE BACKUP. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY AREA ON MAIN LEVEL WITH BACK UP WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACKS UP INTO FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREPARATION SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CAULKING BLACK WITH MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ICE ACCUMUALTION MUST BE DEFROSTED AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED PROOFER IN BASEMENT LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR PROOFER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS AT BASE OF PREP TABLES IN COOKING AREA IN BASEMENT. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED SHELVES IN DAIRY WLAK IN COOLER RUSTY. SHELVES MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. ALL DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.
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: OBSERVED BAKERY REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS. OBSERVED MIXERS IN BAKERY WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDERSIDES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERSIDES OF MIXERS. OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN PRODUCE COOLERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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: OBSERVED FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BAKERY AREA WITH WATER ON FLOOR. ALTHOUGH NO LEAK WAS DETECTED AT TIME OF ISNPECTION. FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND PROOFER WITH STANDING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP IN BAKERY AREA WITH WATER ON FLOOR. ALTHOUGH NO LEAK WAS DETECTED AT TIME OF ISNPECTION. FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND PROOFER WITH STANDING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. MAINTAIN.
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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