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COTTAGE GROVE MEAT & GROCERY, INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

COTTAGE GROVE MEAT & GROCERY, INC 7458 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO 60619 Grocery Store
August 2, 2021 Canvass License #2313512
10
Total Violations
1
Major
9
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE OPENING OF DOOR AND SIDES OF MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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 FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER BETWEEN THE PEPSI AND COCA COLA SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF MEAT COOLER RACKS, REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR GLASS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE OF THREE DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS AND WINDOW EDGES THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA STAINED FROM WATER DAMAGE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA JUST RIGHT OF HAND SINK ALONG WALL MISSING FLOORING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR MEAT COOLER AND NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN REAR ABOVE MEAT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A EMPLOYEE WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A EMPLOYEE WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

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Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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