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GANGNAM MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

GANGNAM MARKET 1001 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60642 Grocery Store
August 8, 2022 License License #2862860
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE MULTIPLE COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE KEG COOLER LOCATED IN THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS, REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FREEZER, AND 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE KEG COOLER LOCATED IN THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS, REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FREEZER, AND 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.

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