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Food 4 Less Midwest #552 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

Food 4 Less Midwest #552 (AKA: FOOD 4 LESS) 7030 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60636 Grocery Store
June 14, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1596210
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED (PIC) MANAGER ON DUTY OR EMPLOYEE AT THIS TIME WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. STORE SLICING DELI MEATS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY STORAGE SHELVES,EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

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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