PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
July 31, 2023
Complaint
License #2079006
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 31, 2023. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 5 POUNDS OF BEEF MUSHROOM DELI ROLL, 4 POUNDS SPICY CHICKEN BREAST, 5 POUNDS CHICKEN FRANKS, AND 3 POUNDS OF BEEF BACON. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE AWAY FROM FOOD, WAREWASHING, AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE AWAY FROM FOOD, WAREWASHING, AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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