PASS Risk 3 (Low)

GRANDSLAM-MARATHON Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

GRANDSLAM-MARATHON (AKA: MARATHON) 3139-3151 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Grocery Store
October 21, 2016 Canvass License #2041783
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 21, 2016. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD LOCATED INSIDE THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE SERVICE ISLAND MUST HAVE A COMPLETE DATE ON IT WITH MONTH/DATE/YEAR.FOUND PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES WITHOUT A COMPLETE PROPER DATE.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS AT ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE STORE.
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: MUST REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS AT ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE STORE.
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
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections