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Issha Grocery And Liquors Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

Issha Grocery And Liquors 2901 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Grocery Store
November 3, 2017 Canvass License #1513989
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DRY DRY STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE PALLETS.
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: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, BROKEN WALLS WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND BATHROOM AND CRACKS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACES MISSING TILES, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT, REPAIR THE CRACKS ON WALLS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
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: NOTED MISSING LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO VENTILATION, FAN OR ACCESSIBLE WINDOW FOR THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION OR A WORKING WINDOW THAT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE TO THE BATHROOM.
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: NOTED NO VENTILATION, FAN OR ACCESSIBLE WINDOW FOR THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION OR A WORKING WINDOW THAT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE TO THE BATHROOM.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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