15Th Street Food Mart Inc.

September 27, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER CORRECTED BY BRINGING SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.9 DEGREES. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED GROUND BEEF 78.4 DEGREES, HOT DOGS 48.3 DEGREES, CHICKEN WINGS 67.3, CUT TOMATOES 47.3 DEGREES, AND EGGS 57.3 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTED WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 20 POUNDS $100.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
Potentially Hazardous Food Properly Thawed

Inspector note: FOUND A ROLL OF RAW GROUND BEEF 10 POUNDS SITTING IN 1ST COMPARTMENT AND RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN A PAN OF WATER AT 67.3 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR WITTH COLD RUNNING WATER. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 17
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN AND EXPOSED WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ADDITTIONAL PICK UPS TO HANDLE THE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND OR CHAIN AND LOCK CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE THAT IS POSTED IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CHICKEN, BURGERS, DELI MEAT SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST WATER FOR SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
code 22
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND REMOVE ALL CIGARETTE BUTTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: HOLE IN WALL AT STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET SEAT MISSING MUST REPLACE. CORECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING FROM BASEMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 45
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: UPON ENTRY TO THE STORE I OBSERVED MANAGER AT FRONT COUNTER SMOKING A CIGARETTE, I ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE REAR PREP AREA SMOKING A CIGARETTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE IS NO SMOKING IN A PUBLIC PLACE. 7-32-015 1ST VIOLATION
code 70

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