Al-Amin Grocery

June 28, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE PIECE OF BEEF BEING STORED UNPROTECTED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER, ON RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT (COVER) FOOD BEING STORE IN THE COOLER AT ALL TIMES, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 16
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; TOILET ROOM, REAR STORAGE AND ON FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TRASH AROUND IT, AND OVERFLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP IF NEEDED TO AVOID TRASH OVERFLOW, AND MAINTAIN. 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 CITYO F CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ESTABLISHMENT IS SELLING AND PREPARING RAW MEATS FROM A BUTCHERS COUNTER IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. MOHAMMED CHOWDHURY STATED HE WAS NOT AWARE HE NEEDED A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSE AT NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. (NO CITATION ISSUED, PER SUPV)
code 21
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER ON THE PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER/GRINDER, AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, DEEP FREEZER DOOR IS BROKEN ON THE NORTH WALL AND ON THE FREEZER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES NOT CLEAN; REAR, MEAT AREA, TOILET ROOM, ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND THE FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES NOT CLEAN; REAR MEAT PREP, TOILET ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FRONT OF THE STORE. ALSO, STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR MEAT PREP, TOILET ROOM, AND FRONT OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE MEAT PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
code 45

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