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JOE'S FOOD & LIQUOR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JOE'S FOOD & LIQUOR 3626 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 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
* 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).
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
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.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
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 #32
MAJOR
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.
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.

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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