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DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

DISCOUNT MEAT COMPANY 339 -00341 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60620 Grocery Store
January 9, 2015 Complaint License #13820
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1395429 DATE 01-13-2014(32)MUST SAND/REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA THAT ARE DAMAGED AND HAVE DEEP,DARK GROOVES(32)MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO BOTH SIDES IF THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK(34(MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(35)MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE VENT IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM(CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE)AND MAINTAIN(37)MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM(CLOSEST TO THE OFFICE)(38)MUST PROVIDE/ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MEAT COUNTER,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE RUNNERS OF DOORS,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MEAT COUNTER,ESPECIALLY BETWEEN THE RUNNERS OF DOORS,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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.

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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