FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
DAVID'S MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 25, 2023
Canvass
License #2595975
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS EGG SALAD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OPEN AIR COOLER: INCLUDING 25 LBS OF TCS PREPARED MEALS AT 56.0F, 25LBS OF ASSORTED LUNCHMEATS AND CHEESE AT 52.1, 25 LBS OF RAW BACON AND HOT DOGS AT 49.9F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE OPEN AIR COOLER AT 45F. COOLER CONTAINED TCS FOOD AND WAS TAGGED. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING AMBIENT AIR AND PRODUCT TEMPERAURE AT UNDER 41F OR LESS. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection