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DEVON MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

DEVON MARKET 1440 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO 60660 Grocery Store
November 12, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1042888
11
Total Violations
1
Critical
10
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

11
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER'S AREA, REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.18 ICE BUILD-UP AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BY THE BAKERY IS A REPAIR ISSUE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT
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: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE EASILY 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: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) REPAIR / REPLACE SANITIZER BROKEN PUMP UNIT AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRESENTLY SANITIZER IS PROVIDED MANUALLY AT SAID SINK PLASTIC HANDLES OF BOTH RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN.
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: 4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE AND HOOD. NEED TO DETAIL CLEANING SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, AND STORAGE AREA MUST CLEAN 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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 MOP SINK WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK WITH COLD/HOT RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 HOLES ON WALLS IN KITCHEN: ABOVE STOVE BEHIND HOOD, AND ON WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM BREAD OVENS. PEELING PAINT AT SOUTH WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PITTED CEMENT FLOOR AT BAKERY AND MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREAS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR TO A SMOOTH SURFACE
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: 6-501.11 OBSERVED YELLOW BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER AND SOILED MOP. IMPROPERLY STORED MOPS HEADS. MUST BE STORED INVERTED
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: 6-501.110 EMPLOYEES' BAGS, SWEATERS ETC STORED IN ALL PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN THE PREP AREA.
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 #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.110 EMPLOYEES' BAGS, SWEATERS ETC STORED IN ALL PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN THE PREP AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

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