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MAKOLA AFRICAN SUPERMARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MAKOLA AFRICAN SUPERMARKET 1017-1019 W WILSON AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Grocery Store
October 18, 2016 Canvass License #2374096
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH FROZEN CHICKEN(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS COOLER SHELVE LINER IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITH BREAD.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS, IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND IN THE SMALL ROOM WITH COOLER AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH MEAT,IN FRONT OF THE CHEST FREEZER WITH CHICKEN, AND IN FRONT OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE 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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES 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: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES 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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections