PASS Risk 1 (High)

NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET 3850 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO 60647 Grocery Store
March 14, 2014 Canvass License #1898067
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on March 14, 2014. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass 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 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE THE FOLLOWING WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP: PREP SHELVES IN MEAT PREP AREA, SHELF UNDERNEATH PRODUCE PACKAGING UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH (5) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MEAT RAILINGS WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA.----------MUST REINSTALL DIVIDER OR SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK IN REAR TAQUERIA AREA.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, PREP SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, METAL RACKS/SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, CAKE DISPLAY COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN SECOND FLOOR, ALL PREP SHELVES IN ALL 5 PREP AREA, HAND SINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT AND DELI DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN TAQUERIA REAR AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOUR/SUGAR BIN IN BASEMENT BAKERY 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDERNEATH STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, REAR STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.--------MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.--------NOTED POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AND IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT (5) PREP AREA INCLUDING TAQUERIA AREA.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT/DELI PREP AREA AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY TAQUERIA DINING AREA.
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 #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN HOT/DELI PREP AREA.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN HOT/DELI PREP AREA.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

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