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EDGEWATER PRODUCE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

EDGEWATER PRODUCE 5509 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60640 Grocery Store
February 27, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection License #16765
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: RAW WOOD AND CARDBOARD PLASTIC HOLDER ON TOP THE BUTCHER'S AREA ARE BROKEN AND WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED VENT COVER IN RESTROOM HANGING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE VENT COVER TO THE CEILING. OBSERVED SLICER GUARD CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE SLICER GUARD TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING. 0BSERVED CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELVES LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE OPENED CHEST FREEZER WERE FROZEN FISH AND SHRIMPS AREA STORED.UNIT IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF BUTCHER'S AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND KEEP UNIT CLEAN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER FAN WITH DUST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONDENSER FAN.
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: : MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW AND BROKEN WOOD FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBMENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR OF MEAT AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSE KEEPING.
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 FIBER GLASS PANELS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS IS DESREPAIR AT THRESHOLDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PANELS
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: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BUTCHER'S AREA, INSIDE OF MEAT, AND PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OPENED PRODUCE(APPLES,PEARS,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT MENTIONED AREAS,ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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 MOP SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK
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 MOP SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK
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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