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RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

RICH'S DELI & LIQUOR, INC 857 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60622 Grocery Store
November 21, 2024 Canvass License #16735
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE SHELVING IN THE THREE COMP SINK AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND ALSO LINING THE SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF BOXES AND OUT OF DATE ITEMS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTIALTION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTIALTION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections