GAGE PARK FOOD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.OWNER STATES IT WENT OUT 6/10/14 HE ORDERED THE PART THAT CAME TODAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN FRONT BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS,AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR'S, CHAR GRILL DRIP TRAY, AND INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE SHELVES, ALSO SIDE STORAGE, NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL STORAGE UNITS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH. OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE SIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND IN THE LARGE MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN THE RESTROOM.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, NEED TO REPLACE.ALSO REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT IS MISSING IN THE FRONT HOOD.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.