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GROCERY BASKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

GROCERY BASKET 351 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO 60628 Grocery Store
February 9, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1677513
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 545796 ON 2-2-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (24)DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA HAS A LEAKY GREASE TRAP AND TWO GARDEN HOSES INSTALLED IN PLACE OF PROPER FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT GREASE TRAP,REMOVE GARDEN HOSES AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE FAUCETS TO ALLOW MULTI USE ITEMS TO BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,TABLES AND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED PREP KITCHEN OR REMOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP COOLER,ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT AND ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND REPAINT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE SALES FLOOR.
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 #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM DOOR.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER MEAT PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP 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: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER MEAT PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP 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.

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