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Blove African Grocery Store

July 31, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HANDWASH SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK IN WASHROOM WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 5Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NO COOLERS OR FREEZERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F OR BELOW AND FREEZERS MUST BE ON AND FROZEN TO TOUCH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: NO THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
code 38
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES WITH A MINIMAL 100.0 F AT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ON PREMISES.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NO COVERED TRASH RECETACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
code 53

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