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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
November 29, 2016 Short Form Complaint License #1717529
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT COLD CUTTING ROOM AREA IN FRONNT OF THE MIDDLE CUTTING TABLE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRI.
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 AND SANITIZE ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND MEAT CUTTING ROOM AREA.ABOVE FOUND WITH EXCEESIVE DUST. ALSO IN THE MEAT COLD CUTTING ROOM MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED FIRE SPRINKLERS LOCATED AT THE CEILING ABOVE MEAT CUTTING TABLES.ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASLI CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE DEBRI FROM THE INTERIOR OF ALL SHIELD COVERS AT THE MEAT/DELI SERVICE AREA. MUST RECAULK ENTIRE TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK AT WALL IN THE PRODUCE CUTTINH ROOM AREA. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR AND VERY GRIMMY.
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: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REACH-IN MEAT COOLER IN THE REAR OF STORE ABOVE THE GROUND BEEF AND THE STEAK AND PORK PORTION OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL TIMES.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PRODUCE AREA.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

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