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Avenue Food Mart
September 15, 2021 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings17
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK (BAKERY PREP AREA).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,POTATOES,FISH,PORK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .
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hot/cold holding temps offOfficial wording: Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesInspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES; COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 80 F-98 F,COOKED FISH AT 75 F-100 F,COOKED PORK AT 87 F-99 F,COOKED MEAT BALLS AT 119.1 F INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HIGHER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS)
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thermometers missingOfficial wording: Thermometers Provided & AccurateInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE EGG DISPLAY COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR DRY EAST DRY STORAGE AREA.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE DELI PREP AREA,KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA, AND BAKERY PREP AREA ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SCOOP IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE MEAT DEPT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES OF THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AND KITCHEN AND BAKERY STORAGE SHELFS AND ROLLING BAKING UTILITY CARTS ALSO, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN AND PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN BAKERY FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND UTILITY CARTS ALSO,IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Miscellaneous / Public Health OrdersInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES SERVING CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN WHILE INDOORS,REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.(COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).(SEE COMMENTS).
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 3, 2020: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.
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