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SOUTH FOOD MART Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SOUTH FOOD MART 1815 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO 60620 Grocery Store
February 10, 2014 Canvass License #2108476
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD TONGS/UTENSIL FROM WALL USED FOR BEEF AND PROPERLY STORE.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER ALL POP STORAGE CRATES IN REAR,PREP,REAR STORAGE,AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN AND PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE ON SHELVING .
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: PEELING PAINT AT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER .MUST INSTALL.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE STEAM TABLE,(FOOD) IS SERVED.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE STEAM TABLE TO REAR PREP DELI AREA.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE STEAM TABLE,(FOOD) IS SERVED.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER OR MOVE STEAM TABLE TO REAR PREP DELI AREA.
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.

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