FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
HALSTED FOOD MART INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
December 14, 2012
Canvass
License #2156846
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. PROVIDE SAME. FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #26
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. PROVIDE SAME. TOILET ROOM THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, TOILET, SINK, FLOOR, WALL, CEILINGS UNSANITARY NOT CLEAN, SOILED TOILET PAPER WITH FECES OVERFLOWING IN TRASH BIN. MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-304.11
Violation #26
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. PROVIDE SAME. TOILET ROOM THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, TOILET, SINK, FLOOR, WALL, CEILINGS UNSANITARY NOT CLEAN, SOILED TOILET PAPER WITH FECES OVERFLOWING IN TRASH BIN. MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-304.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection