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GROCERY BASKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

GROCERY BASKET 351 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO 60628 Grocery Store
January 16, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1677513
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN SALES, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREA. PAINT SHELVES IN CHECK STAND AND OFFICE AREAS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.
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: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS, AND REAR HALLWAY NEAR MEAT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHITTERLING DISPLAY FREEZER IN PRODUCE AREA.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections