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PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

FIRST CHOICE MARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FIRST CHOICE MARKET 3019 E 91ST ST, CHICAGO 60617 Grocery Store
July 13, 2012 License License #2152285
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F.COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES FOR MAINTAINING ANY ADDITIONAL MILK OR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW.MUST HAVE COOLER SERVICE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND MILK INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN (48.7-47.9F)- 9 OF DEANS 1/2 GAL-2%,AD 4-CHOC,,24 COUNTRY DELIGHT WHOLE MILK,58 GALLONS OF- 2 % COUNTRY DELIGHT MILK,12 GALLONS FAT FREE MILKS AT COST OF $ 250.00, AT APPROX 875 LBS MILK DATED JULY 27,12.MILK HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL EXPIRED INSIDE COOLER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005B1
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL EXTENTION PIPE ON WASTE WATER LINE OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISH AREA TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL EXTENTION PIPE ON WASTE WATER LINE OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISH AREA TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections