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A-Z Sales / Deli International

December 16, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
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: Evidence of live insects on premises. Observed approximately 20 gnats in utensil wash area throught out and on bulk bag of fresh cabbage. Instructed to remove evidence of live insects and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed owner to properly clean grease trap and drain pipes to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers and repackaged for sale. Deli meats inside cooler cases not properly dated. Instructed to date all meats with five day from when seal as been broken.
code 30
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Sinks, cooking equipment, coolers, storage shelves and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor throught out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor thats not properly seal in prep and wash area.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Ceiling and walls not maintained throught out. Instructed to detail clean walls in prep area and/or replace wall paneling and replace all damaged ceiling tile. Must seal all gaps and openings between floor and walls in prep and storage areas.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Adequate light not provided in front display area. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Unnecessary articles stored throught-out premises in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles ande detail clean.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 1, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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