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MZ FOOD & CELLULAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

MZ FOOD & CELLULAR (AKA: NZ FOOD & CELLULAR) 1551 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60623 Grocery Store
March 1, 2016 License License #2446646
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, THE FRONT CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SEALED WITH AN UNAPPROVED PLASTIC SUBSTANCE. THE SINK MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DRAINING RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE DIRT AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT, AND SHELVES WHERE GREASE BUILD-UP IS PRESENT FROM DEEP FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS OF BUSINESS.
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: MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL LOOSE BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL JOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD (THAT IS SECURELY SEALED AND MADE OF AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND WATER RESISTENT SURFACE) TO THE SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, IF DEEP FRYING FOODS, MUST INSTALL AN EXHAUST SYSTEM ON PREMISES THAT IS PROPERLY HOODED AND DUCT TO THE ROOF. TIGHTEN UP COLD WATER FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD (THAT IS SECURELY SEALED AND MADE OF AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND WATER RESISTENT SURFACE) TO THE SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, IF DEEP FRYING FOODS, MUST INSTALL AN EXHAUST SYSTEM ON PREMISES THAT IS PROPERLY HOODED AND DUCT TO THE ROOF. TIGHTEN UP COLD WATER FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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