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PETE'S FRESH MARKET #5 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PETE'S FRESH MARKET #5 (AKA: PETE'S FRESH MARKET) 3448 E 118TH ST, CHICAGO 60617 Grocery Store
March 8, 2011 Complaint License #1598145
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY 2 TIER CARTS IN MEAT AND FISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH A CRACK AT THE TOP ON THE DIVIDER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST WELD/ AND OR REPLACE SINK.
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS IN BAKERY, MEAT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER DUSTY,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT AND FISH PREP AREAS AS WELL AS THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAND SAW, SLICER, GRINDER.
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN IN FRONT OF THE PROOFERS IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN BAKERY, MEAT AREA OVER BAND SAW, REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS IN THE MILK COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE.
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: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.CLEAN THE VENT FAN IN THE BAKERY DUSTY, Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REAR FISH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET.
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: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.CLEAN THE VENT FAN IN THE BAKERY DUSTY, Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REAR FISH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET.
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
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