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COUNTY FAIR FOODS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

COUNTY FAIR FOODS 10800 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Grocery Store
May 15, 2018 Canvass License #37096
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS IN BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE UNITS.
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 FOOD BUILDUP ON THE #10 CAN OPENER, MEAT SLICER, PRODUCE SHELVING UNIT AND CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHICKEN ROASTER, OVENS AND MICROWAVE UNITS AND THE EXTERIOR OF POP CORN MACHINE. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON GREASE TRAP UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE AND 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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND 2 DOOR UNITS IN BAKERY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN MENS RESTROOM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND TOILET. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE POPCORN MACHINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR MIDDLE LIGHT UNIT IN THE LABELING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DELI AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET IN THE LABELING AREA OF THE PRODUCE AREA NEAR THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET IN THE LABELING AREA OF THE PRODUCE AREA NEAR THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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
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