PASS
Risk 2 (Medium)
PETE'S PRODUCE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
December 2, 2020
Complaint
License #1476553
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on December 2, 2020. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL HANDWASHNG SINKS.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD LABELS ON SITE FOR PRE-PACKAGED : POTATO SALAD, PICO DE GALLO, SPINACH DIP, SEAFOOD SALAD, MUSTARD POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW SALAD, AND TAFFY GRAPES. LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE: THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND UTILITY SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK, HANDWASHING SINK IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO FOOD PREPERATION SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND HHANDWASHING SINK, MUST ALSO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO PREVENT MISCELLANOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND UTILITY SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK, HANDWASHING SINK IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO FOOD PREPERATION SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND HHANDWASHING SINK, MUST ALSO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD PREPARATION SINK TO PREVENT MISCELLANOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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