FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
REEMY'S FOOD MARKET & TOBACCO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
August 29, 2024
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License #2891438
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER OR OTHER FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ADEQUATE RANGES (MEAT COOKING THERMOMETER ON-SITE WITH MINIMUM READ TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/PROBE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURE WITHIN ADEQUATE RANGE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS PROVIDED ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS SPECIFIED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN PLASTIC WRAP DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND STORE AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN PLASTIC WRAP DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND STORE AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection