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NYC FOOD & CELLULAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

NYC FOOD & CELLULAR (AKA: NYC GROCERY DELI CELLULAR) 8550 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60617 Grocery Store
May 25, 2016 Canvass License #2153398
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS NACHO CHEESE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIME WHILE PREPARING,HANDLEING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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