FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
REEMY'S FOOD GRILL & TOBACCO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
REEMY'S FOOD GRILL & TOBACCO
(AKA: REEMY'S FOOD MARKET & TOBACCO)
8701 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO 60619
Grocery Store
February 2, 2024
License
License #2905880
3
Total Violations
3
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS NOT ON AND BEING REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Violation #53
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-302.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection