FAIL Risk 3 (Low)

WESTERN BP AMOCO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

WESTERN BP AMOCO 4653 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60609 Grocery Store
April 18, 2011 Canvass License #1166943
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This grocery store was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on April 18, 2011. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 3 (Low), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-INSIDE GARAGE STORAGE AREA OF PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS-1/4 TO 1-INCH AREAS AT WEST SIDE DOORS AND ENTRY DOOR ON CAR WASH SIDE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR. ALSO EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINETS AROUND CLUTTER -10 DROPPINGS,ON OFFICE FLOORS ALONG WALLS-6 DROPPINGS,ON COFFEE STORAGE COUNTER-4 DROPPINGS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE,REPAIR DOORS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER IN WASHROOM FACILITIES. MUST MAKE REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER IN WASHROOM FACILITIES. MUST MAKE REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

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