FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
NORTH LOOP MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
December 23, 2019
Canvass
License #2350477
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Inspection Summary
This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 23, 2019. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 7 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
7
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. ( NO CITATION ISSUED)
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP/ DELI STATION AREA. SINK WAS REMOVED. ALSO COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR STOCK ROOM WHERE THERE ARE NO SINKS AVAILABLE NEAR BY, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-INSTALL HAND WASH SINK AND RELOCATE COFFEE MAKER TO FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: BULK DELI MEAT AT FRONT DELI STATION NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE ( NO CITATION ISSUED)
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING FOR FROZEN SOUP BAGS, OBSERVED USING HOT WATER TO THAW AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE FOOD METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO USE GOOD WORKING ONES.( NO CITATION ISSUED)
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PACKAGED SALAD AND SANDWICHES NOT LABELED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, SELL BY DATE.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PACKAGED SALAD AND SANDWICHES NOT LABELED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGENS, SELL BY DATE.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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