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GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS (AKA: GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS (T3 H2)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Grocery Store
April 13, 2012 Canvass License #1898075
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 539207, 02-01-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,MINOR VIOLATIONS #33 AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;#35 WALLS OPPOSITE POPCORN MACHINE FULL OF DIRT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; GIVEN 5 DAYS 04-20-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND LARGE STAINLESS BOWLS IN THE PREMISES WHICH DOES NOT FIT INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING ,RINSING AND SANITIZING,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVED LARGE BOWL TO PROPERLY IMMERSE/ FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.

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
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