PASS
Risk 1 (High)
FARMER'S BEST MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
October 8, 2020
Short Form Complaint
License #2652916
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON LARGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC IN KITCHEN. MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH PROPER NAME. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILIY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WRENCH ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. MUST MAKE NECCESARY REPAIRS.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WRENCH ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. MUST MAKE NECCESARY REPAIRS.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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