FAIL Risk 3 (Low)

FROGS MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

FROGS MARKET 2455 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Wholesale
October 21, 2011 License License #2124436
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This wholesale was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 21, 2011. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN MEATS AT 40F OR BELOW.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES IS NOT WORKING. MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ONE FAUCET ON SINK; MUST PROVIDE TWO TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO INSTALL PROPER METAL PIPING UNDER SINK; OBSERVED A PLASTIC TUBE WHERE PIPE SHOULD BE.
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 #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT TO CHECK TEMP DAILY.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT TO CHECK TEMP DAILY.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections