FAIL
Risk 3 (Low)
HAVANA CONVENIENCE STORE AND CIGAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
July 31, 2023
License
License #2918076
5
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT AREA BY COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING HOT (HOT WATER 100.0 F OR ABOVE) AND COLD WATER BY COFFEE MACHINE OR REMOVE COFFEE MACHINE FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 69.8 F AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER WITH A MINIMAL TEMPERATURE OF 100.0 F ON PREMISES AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
Violation #50
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 69.8 F AT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER WITH A MINIMAL TEMPERATURE OF 100.0 F ON PREMISES AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Why This Matters
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Specific Requirements
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-103.11
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