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RIO VALLEY MARKET #2 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

RIO VALLEY MARKET #2 (AKA: RIO VALLEY MARKET) 3307 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO 60629 Grocery Store
May 16, 2013 Complaint License #1196305
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO DEFROST FRONT 2 DOOR ICE CREAM FREEZER. CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FILTERS. CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.
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: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT ICE(BAG) FREEZER, REAR STOCK RETURN AREA(BROKEN SODA).
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: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REAR MEAT SECTION. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD AREAS (2 LIGHTS OUT). RE-ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN MILK COOLER( FALLING)REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REAR MEAT SECTION. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD AREAS (2 LIGHTS OUT). RE-ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN MILK COOLER( FALLING)REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR COOKING AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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