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JOSEPHS FINEST MEATS INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

JOSEPHS FINEST MEATS INC (AKA: JOSEPH'S FINEST MEATS) 7101 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO 60634 Grocery Store
October 4, 2021 Canvass License #7979
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STOCK BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL FROZEN FOODS ON RAISED SHELVINGS IN WALK IN FREEZERS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA UNDERNEATH THE GROCERY DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS AND AT REAR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATION TO REMOVE DUSTS,DEBRIS SPILLAGE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AT CEILING FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AT CEILING FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections