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ERIC'S FOOD CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

ERIC'S FOOD CENTER (AKA: SUPERMERCADO TAPATIA) 13209 S BALTIMORE AVE, CHICAGO 60633 Grocery Store
May 15, 2020 Canvass License #2020869
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAND SAW AND DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE). ALSO NOTED PLUMBER PUDDY AT THE SEAM DIVIDER OF THE 3 COMP SINK (LAST 2 COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE MEAT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE). ALSO NOTED PLUMBER PUDDY AT THE SEAM DIVIDER OF THE 3 COMP SINK (LAST 2 COMPARTMENT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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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