79Th Kingstone Food Mart

July 9, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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. OBSERVED ABOUT FIFTEEN MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR ON FLOOR IN CORNER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED ABOUT TWELVE OR MORE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND TWO LIVE FLIES IN BUTCHER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO TREAT AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ONE SIDE, MUST CORRECT. AND DOOR SHOULD REMAIN CLOSED DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO AVOID FLIES ENTERING PREMISES.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK IN REAR BUTCHER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. COLD WATER TURNED OFF FROM VALVE DUE TO LEAKING. MANAGER TURNED ON TO VERIFY THAT THEY HAD COLD WATER AT THE SINK. ALSO FAUCET ON ONE SIDE OF SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO SINK SO THAT SINK FUNCTIONS PROPERLY FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN MEAT SLICER IN BUTCHER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER STORE EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED IN STORE. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL IN WASHROOM AND IN STORAGE ROOM. SEAL HOLES IN WALL OF FURNACE ROOM AND IN WASHROOM UNDER SINK AROUND PIPE TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN STORE AND IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED FOR LIGHTS IN BUTCHER AREA ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY CASE.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND WASTE WATER. STORE MOP UPWARD TO DRY AND DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER IN UTILITY SINK AFTER USE. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

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