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Food 4 Less #570 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

Food 4 Less #570 (AKA: Food 4 Less) 112 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO 60620 Grocery Store
June 14, 2018 Complaint License #1928152
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN DELI PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE PIZZA REACH-IN DISPLAY FREEZER.
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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS IN DELI, BAKERY, MEAT PREP AREAS, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS.
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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DELI, BAKERY, MEAT, PRODUCE, RECEIVING AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
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: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR STRIP BETWEEN OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR PROOFER IN BAKERY.
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: REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON LEFT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND RIGHT SINK IN MEN WASROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR PROOFER IN BAKERY.
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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