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ELSTON AVENUE FOOD COMPANY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Commissary

ELSTON AVENUE FOOD COMPANY (AKA: GODESS AND GROCER) 1036 N KILBOURN AVE, CHICAGO 60651 COMMISSARY
April 17, 2017 Canvass License #2379666
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS: PASTRY ROOM,PREP(HOT FOOD) ROOM,EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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: NOTED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN AND MENS TOILET/DRESSING ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED), ALSO IN THE HALLS BY THE OFFICE AND BREAK ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE OVEN IN THE PASTRY PREP ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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