A & J Food Market Incorporated

February 19, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,COOKED GROUND BEEF,ETC).MUST BE PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE LARGE GRAY AND WHITE CAT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.2- OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA AND A OPEN BAG OF CAT LITTER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.EMPLOYEE REMOVED CAT FROM PREMISES AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISES,REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF A CAT ON PREMISES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060) • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR EXIT DOOR IN STORAGE AREA,ON SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES AND ON LOWER SHELF UNDER CHIP DISPLAY UNIT,IN WALK IN COOLER ON TOP OF EXCESSIVE CAULK ALONG FLOOR AND WALL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/19/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT DOORS . MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK WALK IN COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,SAW MACHINE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZERS,POP SLEEVES.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND ON SALES FLOOR,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA,MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN MEAT & MILK WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN MEAT AND MILK WALK IN COOLER AND WATER FROM FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2293311 6/11/19 NOT CORRECTED #51-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE CUSTOMER COOLERS AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 11, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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