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PAR BIRDIE FOODS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PAR BIRDIE FOODS 2234 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Grocery Store
December 4, 2014 Canvass License #28222
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE /FROST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF THE STORE.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE SNAPPLE COOLER ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STORE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PEPSI COOLER ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STORE. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE CORNER ACROSS FROM THE YOGURT REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS ON THE EAST SIDE WALL OF THE STORE.
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: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE ALL OF THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS ALONG THE EAST SIDE WALL OF THE STORE BEGINNING WITH THE YOGURT COLD HOLDING UNIT TO THE END OF THE PRODUCE REACH-IN UNIT WHERE THE FRESH GREEN BEANS ARE STORED.
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 REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE PACKAGING 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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PRODUCE PACKAGING 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.

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