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THE WAREHOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

THE WAREHOUSE 538 W 119TH ST, CHICAGO 60628 Grocery Store
January 23, 2024 Complaint License #1843355
7
Total Violations
1
Major
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF FRENCH FRIES IN FRONT REACH-IN FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS PROVIDING IDENTITY OF FOOD AND MANUFACTURER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL PROVIDING ADEQUATE FOOD INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF SALES FLOOR AISLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE FOOD TRAYS STORED UN-INVERTED/UNCOVERED ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE TRAYS INVERTED OR COVERED AND MAINTAIN.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL GASKETS IN DISREPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL IN INTERIOR CAVITY OF SEVERAL UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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