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LAWRENCE GROCERY & MEAT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

LAWRENCE GROCERY & MEAT (AKA: LAWRENCE MEAT & GROCERY) 3616 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Grocery Store
March 31, 2016 License License #2451631
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #12
CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SINK.
Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.
All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.
Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.
Violation #27
MAJOR
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL, HAND SOAP AND GARBAGE CAN FOR WASTE DISPOSAL INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
Missing allergen information can cause life-threatening reactions.
All food must be properly labeled with required information.
Label with common name; List ingredients and allergens; Date marking for prepared foods; Country of origin for certain foods.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL THE RAW WOODS ON THE DISPLAY SHELVE,AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. RE CAULK INSIDE AND OUT SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAKE THE CAULK SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL THE SMALL HOLES OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED WALL BEHIND THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR 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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET.
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: INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections