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FARMERS FOOD BASKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FARMERS FOOD BASKET 400 E 71st ST, CHICAGO 60619 Grocery Store
August 11, 2015 Short Form Complaint License #1942691
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CARTS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND MEAT PREP AREA,RUSTY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAW MACHINE AND GRINDER.DELI COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HINGE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DUST DEBRI FROM ALL WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES AND UNDERSIDES,TRAYS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,GRINDER,SAW MACHINE,PRODUCE/DAIRY W.I.C. COMPRESSOR UNIT,WINDOW SILLS AND CASHIER/REGISTER SHELVING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS..MUST DEFROST OPEN CHEST FREEZER NEAR DELI AREA.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALLBASES IN MEAT PREP AREA,STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN MEAT ,PRODUCE PREP AREA,DELI AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILETROOM DOORS.
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 #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILETROOM DOORS.
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.

Health Department Information

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