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TWINSPOT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

TWINSPOT 447 E 63RD ST, CHICAGO 60637 Grocery Store
December 6, 2023 Complaint License #2895444
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUSTBE AIR DRYED FOR FUTURE USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVES IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH HEAVY BUILD UP. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO 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 #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE RECEPTICLES NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE OVER FLOWING TO SIDES OF CONTAINER, GARBAGE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED CLOSED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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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