FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
THE APPLE MARKET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
October 28, 2014
Canvass
License #4770
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #1
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND RAW MUSSELS ON DISPLAY COOLER IN A CONTAINER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED ON THE CONTAINER.NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TAG OF THE RAW SHELLFISH MUST BE ATTACHED ON THE CONTAINER DURING DISPLAY AND MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER IT IS ALL SOLD. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B-2). MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $3.96 AND TOTAL 1.5LBS.
Why This Matters
Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.
Food Code Requirement
The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Specific Requirements
Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11, 2-102.12
Violation #24
MAJOR
Violation Details
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN I RUN WATER ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030.
Why This Matters
Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-301.11, 4-501.14
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS.(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS.(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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