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TONY'S FRESH MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

TONY'S FRESH MARKET (AKA: TONY'S FINER FOODS) 4137 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Grocery Store
July 1, 2010 Complaint License #1717529
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PIPE/WALL IN PRODUCE AREA, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE KNIFE RACK.
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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FILTERS OVER THE CHICKEN ROASTER DELI AREA, OPEN CHICKEN CASES IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO DEFROST THE OPEN FREEZER WHERE THE BURGER, REDI-SERVE AND SIZZLE SERVE ARE KEPT.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR OVER CHICKEN COOLER FRONT MEAT COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR OVER CHICKEN COOLER FRONT MEAT COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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
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