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WELLS FOOD MART INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WELLS FOOD MART INC. 5458 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60609 Grocery Store
March 8, 2010 License Re-Inspection License #2002910
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PLASTIC POP & FOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, ALL SINKS, INTERIORS OF ICE CREAM FREEZER & WALK-IN COOLER COFFEE COUNTER & EXTERIOR OF CAPPUCCINO MACHINE 7 FIXTURES INSIDE WASHROOM. FINISH CLEANING ICE CREAM FREEZER & ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES WHERE NEEDED.
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: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND/ OR PAINT ALL WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN POP SPLATTERS ON CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVINGS ON LOWER SECTIONS OF THE WALLS IN OUTSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM & CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN SAME AREA. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF OUTSIDE WASHROOM DOOR & TO OUTSIDE SHED/POP STORAGE AREA.
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: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND/ OR PAINT ALL WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN POP SPLATTERS ON CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LOOSE WALL COVINGS ON LOWER SECTIONS OF THE WALLS IN OUTSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM & CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN SAME AREA. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF OUTSIDE WASHROOM DOOR & TO OUTSIDE SHED/POP STORAGE AREA.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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