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Big Sams Food Mart & Cellular

June 22, 2015 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 44.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT CHUB OF LUNCHEON MEATS SUCH AS TURKEY 3LBS. 53.4F,9.46 LBS.-53.4F,9.18LBS.-52.9F,9.65 LBS.-51.6F,CORNED BEEF 7.64LBS-53.7F,6.31 LBS.-54.8F,7.79LBS-56.4F,1LB.54.9F,ROAST BEEF 8.75LBS.56.9F,2LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF 45.6F.22LBS.ASSORTED CUT FRUIT RANGING FROM 45.4F-47.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 84.80LBS. $304.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
code 3Priority
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS& PLASTIC WEAR ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SAW MACHINE,WRAPPING STATION,SMALL WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARDS,WINDOW SILLS .MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILETROOM AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WINDOW SILLS AND DAMAGED GLASS,DAMAGED UPPER WALL PANEL AND MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE AT SAME.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 17, 2014: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.