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TONY'S FINER FOODS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

TONY'S FINER FOODS 5233 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Grocery Store
July 21, 2015 Complaint License #2308668
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS ON SALAD BAR AT IMPROPER TEMP, FOODS SUCH AS CRANBERRY SALAD, CHICKEN, TUNA, TURKEY HAM, ARTICHOKE, PASTA SALAD AND COUSCOUS, TEMPS RANGING BETWEEN 45-55'F, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURE AT A COST OF ABOUT $60.00 AND 11 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN BUTCHER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS, AND DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT JUICE AREA, GASKET NEEDS REPLACED OR REPAIRED,
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: INTERIOR MEAT DISPLAY CASE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE ON FLOOR SURFACES REAR STORAGE AREA,
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND REPAINT WHITE LINE ON FLOOR SURFACES REAR STORAGE AREA,
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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