Charlie's Fresh Mart

January 31, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings0

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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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER POP SHELVES IN REAR UTILITY ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION 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 CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 193.7F AND SLICED DELI MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154542 ON 9-5-12. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. 41-REMOVE ALL 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. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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 ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, GRINDER, SLICER, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING 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 WALK-IN AND DISPLAY COOLERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE PREPARED AND SERVED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN MEAT PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY/WATER HEATER ROOM, AND WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL SHELVING, CRATES, ETC OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 5, 2012: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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