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Food 4 Less Midwest #552 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

Food 4 Less Midwest #552 (AKA: FOOD 4 LESS) 7030 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60636 Grocery Store
January 26, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1596210
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULKING SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME 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: DELI CASE DOORS AND GASKETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS, AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN DELI/BAKERY PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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: EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET AND CHEMICAL LINE PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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: EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET AND CHEMICAL LINE PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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