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FOOD 4 LESS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD 4 LESS 4821 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Grocery Store
September 7, 2011 Complaint License #1884255
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE AND 1 DOOR USING CARDBOARD IN PLACE OF GLASS). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.----- NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER FAN IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES/HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN BAKERY SECTION, FLOOR DRAINS IN DELI SECTION, PREP TABLE LEGS AND PIPINGS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN DELI SECTION, CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP IN MEAT PREP WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND FLOORDRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BAKERY STORAGE AREA.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR 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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENT INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT 3RD HAND SINK (FAR RIGHT) INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENT INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT 3RD HAND SINK (FAR RIGHT) INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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
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