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SPEEDWAY #8309 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

SPEEDWAY #8309 2303 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Grocery Store
October 14, 2016 Canvass License #74272
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE SLOT OR THE SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A PINK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE NOZZLES OF THE CREAM MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED FRONT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT FOOD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

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