Abood Food Market Inc.

August 4, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings25
critical findings4

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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE COOKED GROUND BEEF & NACHO CHEESES IS BEING SERVED.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS,OR REMOVE FOOD TO REAR PREP AREA FOR SERVICE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK IS NOT CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING,NO RUNNING WATER WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPPED.MUST RECONNECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATO,CUT LETTUCE,GROUND BEEF,TC.)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 2LBS. 78.2F IN A POT ON PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 2LBS. $5.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE OF FRONT MEAT DISPLAY UNIT FOR SELL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 15LBS. CHICKEN LEGS & TIGHS 53.5F.15LBS. PARTY WINGS-52.3F.5LBS.-CHICKEN TENDERS 53.6F. 40LBS. WHOLE CHICKEN WINGS-55.8F. 2LBS.CATFISH NUGGETS-59.9F.2LBS. CATFISH FILETS-52.0F.3LBS. SHRIMP-57.9F.5LBS. TILIPIA-57.9F.1LBS. SLICED TOMATO 53.6F.1LBS. CUT LETTUCE-64.1F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.81LBS. $187.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS,SPRAY BOTTLES OF TOXIC CHEMICALS SUCH AS (WINDEX,AWESOME,RAID,ETC) STORED AMONGST OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ON PREP TABLES.MUST KEEP TOXIC ITEMS STORED SEPERATELY FROM FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT 55.9F AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.1F WITH TCS RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. • OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER UNDER CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,ON PLASTIC PIPE LEADING UNDERNEATH MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,ON & IN BETWEEN TAPE ON EXTERIOR FRONT SIDE OF MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,ON FLOOR IN REAR MOPSINK CLOSET/SLEEPING QUARTERS,COUNTER TOP OF FOAM CONTAINERS AND MOTOR OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.SEVERAL DEAD THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALSO.APPX. 15-20 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT IN FURNANCE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER FLOOR AND MOPSINK CLOSET AREA.OBSERVED UNKNOWN SEVERAL DIFFERENT PILES OF FECES ON FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM WITH FLIES ON IT AND A AWFUL STRONG SMELL NOTED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FECES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/4/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND SALES FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD AND NO HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN..
code 40
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
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TABLES,COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
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 AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS. • MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT..
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO FAR RIGHT & LEFT COMPARTMENTS AND FILLING INSIDE OF SINK BASINS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GARBAGE CANS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,MEAT SLICER,ROLLING CART,DISPLAY & STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,SERVICE COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,3- COMP SINK.DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LID AND AROUND LID AND AS WELL POOLED ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,HOLES IN WALLS,GAPS IN CRACKS AND CREVICES. • OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS AMONGST THE MOPSINK AREA WITH MATTRESS ON FLOOR,BOXES OF CLOTHING ON TOP OF SAID SINK,IN FURNANCE ROOM WITH UNDERWEAR ON DRAIN HOSE LINE OF FURNACE. MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM AREAS AND MAINTAIN. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REAR YARD.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549672 2/10/22 NOT CORRECTED #37- 3-302.12 : OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.#39- 3-307.11 NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION NOT IN ORIGINAL BOX BUT STILL INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED, STORED IN FREEZERS ACCESSIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THESE FOOD ITEMS MUST NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE.#47- 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS SEVERELY DIRTY AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL GASKETS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE RESIDUE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#56- 6-202.11 : OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN ASHTRAY & PACKAGE CIGARETTES ON LEDGE IN SLEEPING AREA/MOPSINK CLOSET,NUMEROUS CIGARETTE BUTTS SCATTERED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE SMOKING MATERIALS AND ASHTRAY FROM PREMISES.(7-32-020)
code 62

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 10, 2022: 19 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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