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Farm Super Market Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

Farm Super Market 2255-2257 W Devon AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Grocery Store
August 27, 2021 Complaint License #2017764
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT CASH REGISTER STATION WHERE FETA CHEESE AND OLIVES ARE SERVED OUT OF THE DELI CASE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR RELOCATE THE COOLER WHERE A HAND WASHING SINK IS CLOSE AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF FROZEN FOODS SUCH AS ONION RINGS, FRENCH FRIES AND CHEESE STICKS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS AND LABELED NOT FOR RETAIL SALE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND FLYING AROUND THE PRODUCE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 #60
CORRECTED MAJOR
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2509827 ON 5/17/21 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD ON FLOORS AT BUTCHER AREA USED AS FLOOR MATS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. 57 - NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.
Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.
Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #60
CORRECTED MAJOR
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2509827 ON 5/17/21 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD ON FLOORS AT BUTCHER AREA USED AS FLOOR MATS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES. 57 - NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.
Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.
Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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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