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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
August 8, 2017 Canvass License #1717529
5
Total Violations
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN OUT WALK-IN DOOR GASKET IN DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP BEHIND CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK STAINED GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON SHELVES AT GUACAMOLE DISPLAYCASE, DUSTY SHELF ABOVE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTERS (CARDBOARD, PALLETS, CANS) ON FLOOR BEHIND BOTH COMPACTORS IN REAR DRY STORAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND PACKAGES, CANS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED COVING UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER UNDER STAIR LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED DUSTY FAN AND CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR DELI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY-CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED DUSTY FAN AND CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR DELI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY-CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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