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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
April 20, 2016 Complaint License #1717529
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI FROM IN THE INNER TRACKS AT THE PROCESSED FROZEN CHICKEN FREEZER UNIT. FOUND ABOVE DIRTY WITH DEBRI.
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM. FOUND ABOVE DIRTY AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR.
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO THE FRUIT CUTTING AREA IN THE REAR TO REMOVE EXCESS FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRI. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AT ABOVE.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FROZEN BURGERS IN A BOX FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FROZEN FISH CASE; AT THE FROZEN FISH REACH-IN UNIT; ABOVE THE EXOTIC FRUIT CASE IN THE PRODUCE AREA; AT THE ANGUS BEEF AND VEAL REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS; AND AT THE CHEESE, SOUR CREAM COLD HOLDING REACH-IN UNIT. FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL STATED ABOVE.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FROZEN BURGERS IN A BOX FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FROZEN FISH CASE; AT THE FROZEN FISH REACH-IN UNIT; ABOVE THE EXOTIC FRUIT CASE IN THE PRODUCE AREA; AT THE ANGUS BEEF AND VEAL REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS; AND AT THE CHEESE, SOUR CREAM COLD HOLDING REACH-IN UNIT. FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL STATED ABOVE.
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.

Health Department Information

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