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TONY'S FINER FOODS ENTERPRISES, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

TONY'S FINER FOODS ENTERPRISES, INC. (AKA: TONY'S FRESH MARKET) 2500 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO 60639 Grocery Store
January 28, 2022 Canvass License #1717568
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND OLD CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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: FOUND A SLIGHT BUILD UP OF A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON NON-FOOD CONTACT PARTS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR JUICING PREP ROOM. MUST CLEAN 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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE JUICE PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE JUICE PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

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