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KMART #3594 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KMART #3594 (AKA: KMART/LITTLE CAESAR'S) 5050 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
May 13, 2014 Canvass License #1475509
9
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED SAUSAGE PIZZA WITH APPROXIMATE WEIGHT APPROXIMATELY 1LB VALUED AT $5 AT 119.2 F AND CHEESEY BREAD APPROXIMATELY 1 LB VALUED AT $2.50 AT 109.4 F. FOOD DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DOUGH MIXER EXTERIOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF MIXER IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SODA AND SLUSHY DRAINS UNSANITARY WITH HEAVY BUILDUP OF DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA AND SLUSHY DRAINS TO DETER ANY BREEDING GROUND FOR FRUIT FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO WE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MAINTAINED.
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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISREPAIR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN AND AROUND HOT WATER AREA AND AT SODA DISPENSER AREA. REPAIR ALL FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, COOLERS SODA DISPENSERS AND SYRUP. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS.
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: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLES UNCLEAN. CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLES UNCLEAN. CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

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