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Apple Food Mart

November 16, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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: OBSERVED FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE POTATO CHIP RACKS ON THE SELLING FLOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BUTCHER AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE CRATES; MUST CLEAN AREAS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. ALSO A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS; MUST SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. PREVIOUS SERVICE FROM WELCHKO'S PEST CONTROL WAS DONE ON SEPT. 24, 2015 WHERE EVIDENCE OF DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH COMPANY REGARDING SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED WHICH INCLUDE NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT AND SLICING OF DELI MEATS (READY TO EAT). INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CLEAN SLICER, MEAT SAW AND GRINDER IN BUTCHER AREA.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AFFECTED AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED, UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE BUTCHER AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM, CLEAN WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE FREEZER HOLDING BAGS OF ICE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN; MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS AND STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 1, 2014: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.