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PARADISE GROCERY INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PARADISE GROCERY INC. 8101 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO 60619 Grocery Store
March 24, 2017 License License #2517736
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD ATTACHMENT TO OR ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK. THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IS LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER.
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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE MEAT GRINDER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES TO REMOVE GREASE AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE TO REMOVE STAINS FROM COOKING, CLEAN THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN OR PAINT THE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PAINT THE TOPS OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO COVER RUST STAINS.
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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE CORNER AREAS OF THE STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BUTCHER/COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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: OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AND A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR; SEAL HOLE AND REPAIR CEILING WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT DOOR TO COVER RUST.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE AND A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR; SEAL HOLE AND REPAIR CEILING WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED RUST ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT DOOR TO COVER RUST.
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.

Health Department Information

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