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SKIP'S FOOD AND LIQUOR Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SKIP'S FOOD AND LIQUOR 5515 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60636 Grocery Store
March 11, 2014 Canvass License #20417
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CONTACT PAPER /FOIL FROM RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE RUST.REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT 3 DOOR MILK REACH IN COOLER.
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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL KNIVES, KNIFE RACK, SLICERS, SAW, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA, DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA, ETC.
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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER (SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, MEAT PREP AREA, WASHROOMS, BASEMENT, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND FANS IN SALES AREA. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND FANS IN SALES AREA. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES
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.

Health Department Information

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