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TONY'S FINER FOODS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

TONY'S FINER FOODS 5233 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Grocery Store
May 2, 2014 License License #2308668
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN BUTCHER AREA ATTACHED TO DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTUNG BOARDS. Display counter in deli, bakery and butcher not enclosed or protected from customers. Instructed to install closure on both sides of counter.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNITS AND BUTCHER PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. DISPLAY COOLERS, PREP SURFACES, AND FOOD EQUIPMENT(BUTCHER, BAKERY AND DELI) NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE BEFORE USE.
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: FLOOR IN DAIRY COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKS AND RESEAL FLOOR SURFACE.
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: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHT STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. GAP NOTED ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENING.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHT STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. GAP NOTED ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENING.
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.

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