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GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS (AKA: GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS (T1 B8)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Grocery Store
November 18, 2011 Short Form Complaint License #1898214
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION ,SERVICE,DISPLAY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;CONSTRUCTION IS GOING ON IN THIS SITE,ONLY BLACK PLASTIC MATERIALS COVERING THE WALLS BUT THE TOP AREA IS WIDE OPEN TO TRANSFER DUST FROM THE CONSTRUCTION TO THE FOOD-POPCORN WHICH HAS OPEN CONTAINERS ,EMPLOYEES ARE PACKAGING POPCORN ; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY SEAL TOP AREA ,AND CAN SELL ONLY PRE PACKAGED FOOD WHILE UNDER CONSTRUCTION; BEFORE END OF INSPECTION,BUSINESS STOP SELLING POPCORN AND PUT SIGNS"CLOSED"
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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