PASS
Risk 3 (Low)
THE SPICE HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
January 25, 2018
License
License #2578098
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE BLADES OF THE CEILING FANS OVER THE SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE SPICES DISPLAYED ON SOUTH WALL. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE SPICES DISPLAYED ON SOUTH WALL. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection