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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 16, 2015 Canvass License #1898214
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #6
CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES THEN CONTINUED TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT POPCORNS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND AFTER EACH POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.7-38-010(A).
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS,WAS HIDDEN BEHIND JUMBO PREPACKAGED POPCORN BAGS ON FRONT SHELF. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES OF EXTERIOR WHITE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE ARE PEELING,POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE THE POPCORN STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANALE SURFACES.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE HOT HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE HOT HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.

Health Department Information

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