PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

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

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on May 15, 2020. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

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
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections