Charlie's Fresh Mart

August 27, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 72.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1-12OZ PACK LIVER CHEESE 70.5F, 8-6OZ PACKS OF PICKLE LOAF 70.3F AND 10-8OZ PACKS OF CHEESE 61.7-63.8F DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 WORTH OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
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 15-20 FLYING INSECTS IN MEAT PREP AREA, SALES AREA, DISPLAY COOLER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, CONTAINER NOT COVERED AND EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 188.6F, GROUND BEEF 170.9F AND SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR ON MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRINDER, SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLER, FREEZERS, DISPLAY AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP, SALES AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: ELEVATE ALL STOCKE OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLERS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
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: REMOVE REACH-IN FREEZER FROM WASHROOM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE PREPARED AND SERVED OR MOVE HOT FOOD TO REAR PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL CRATES OUTSIDE ALONG BUILDING, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE, WASHROOM, WATER HEATER AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE GLASS CLEANER FROM PEPPERS AND CHEESE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 13, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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