FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
JOE'S FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
February 13, 2013
Canvass
License #822
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #28
CRITICAL
Violation Details
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED COPY OF THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
Why This Matters
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Food Code Requirement
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Specific Requirements
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-401.11
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521752 DATED 9-19-11; VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED. #31, CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS SHALL BE INVERTED, COVERED, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. #32, OBSERVED 2 BROKEN DOORS FOR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, MUST REPLACE DOORS AND MAINTAIN. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES, MEAT SLICER AND ALL BURNERS. #34, MUST REPAIR/SEAL FLOORS FOR WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER; ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT. #38, MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING BOWL WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR UTENSIL WASHING AREA. #39, SOILED AND CLEAN APRONS SHALL BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3PART SINK AT PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3PART SINK AT PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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CDPH Food Protection