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NICK PANTRY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NICK PANTRY 4403 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Grocery Store
December 16, 2011 License License #2130242
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE DISPLAY SHELVINGS WITH MINIMAL DUST ACCUMULATION; INSIDE ALL THE CABINETS UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE; INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE; MOP SINK; THE BOTTOM SHELVINGS OF THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL THE COOLERS, ICE CREAM AND ICE COOLER,INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE AND BIG STORAGE ROOM, UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVINGS 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: STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CEILING TILES. FAN COVER INSIDE ALL THE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH COOLER WITH BOTTLED STRAWBERRY MILK,STARBUCKS BOTTLED COFFEE AND SODA. (WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ALL OVER).
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER THROUGHOUT THE STORE, MUST PROVIDE CELING LIGHT COVER.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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 REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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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