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WASHINGTON FOOD MARKET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WASHINGTON FOOD MARKET 5200 W WASHINGTON BLVD, CHICAGO 60644 Grocery Store
October 5, 2022 License License #2823169
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS ON THE BOTTOM OF UNITS. 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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT FACILITY FROM THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE REAR AND THROUGH THE ISLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN 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: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT FACILITY FROM THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE REAR AND THROUGH THE ISLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN 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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections