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FALCON FUEL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FALCON FUEL (AKA: EASTSIDE MARATHON INC) 834 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Grocery Store
February 24, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1275547
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR WHERE MILK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID GASKET.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE DISHWASHING/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE AISLES OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHELVING UNITS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLUTTERED AREAS, AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED INSIDE THE CABINETS AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE STATION AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUGAR SPILLAGE, BEVERAGE SPILLS, AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN SAID CABINETS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED THE USE OF RAW WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR BEVERAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAID SURFACES WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK 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 #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH A PLETHORA OF MILK CRATES, PALETS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT USED FOR THE OPPERATIONS DAILY USE. ALL OF THE ABOVE STATED TAKES UP HALF OF THE SPACE OF THE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS LISTED AND MAINTAIN AREA TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE ENCLOSURE WITH A PLETHORA OF MILK CRATES, PALETS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT USED FOR THE OPPERATIONS DAILY USE. ALL OF THE ABOVE STATED TAKES UP HALF OF THE SPACE OF THE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS LISTED AND MAINTAIN AREA TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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