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WEST HAVEN MARKET & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WEST HAVEN MARKET & GRILL 2132-2134 W WASHINGTON BLVD, CHICAGO 60612 Grocery Store
February 19, 2019 Canvass License #2093508
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 19, 2019. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 6 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED MEATS PREPARED ON SITE (PORK LINKS, GROUND SAUSAGE,STEAKS, PORK RIBS AND ASSORTED TURKEY PARTS ) IN DISPLAY COOLER IN PACKAGES THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN A DISCARD DAY OR DATE TO CONSUME BY.INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE ON ALL PACKAGED ITEMS . PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT , DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS , CHIP RACKS, DRY STORAGE AREAS, COOLERS AND FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
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 HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.
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
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections