VAN-CENTRAL FOOD & LIQS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT BEING MAINTAIN, TRASH AND DEBRI ALL OVER GROUND AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS CITATION PREVIOUS ISSUED, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING, AND UPGRADES TO A CRITICAL WITH CTATION ISSUED 7-42-090 VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT BEING MAINTAIN, TRASH AND DEBRI ALL OVER GROUND AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION STILL REMAINING, UPGRADED TO CRITICAL, SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 14

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

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. MUST REMOVE ALL STOCK STORAGE SHELVES, MUST INVEST IN ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT YOU CAN CLEAN UNDER VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLE, CLEAN ALL COOLER SHELVES AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CANS, BOTTLES AND PACKAGES, ALL ITEMS DUSTY VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLE, CLEAN ALL COOLER SHELVES AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CANS, BOTTLES AND PACKAGES, ALL ITEMS DUSTY VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

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.