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SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Grocery Store
March 27, 2018 Complaint License #2079006
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD IN ALL SHELVINGS THRU-OUT THE STORE (BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER) AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND MEAT DEPT AND MAINTAIN.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BAKERY DEPT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP IN THE CEILING VENT COVER OF THE BAKERY DEPT WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT SECTION AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL CLEANING MATERIALS (BROOMS, MOP, DUST PAN ) MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA, NOT IN THE DISPLAY SHELVES WITH FOODS. ALL BOXES AND CANNED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR STORED ON A RAISED SHELVINGS.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL CLEANING MATERIALS (BROOMS, MOP, DUST PAN ) MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA, NOT IN THE DISPLAY SHELVES WITH FOODS. ALL BOXES AND CANNED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR STORED ON A RAISED SHELVINGS.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

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