Chava Grocery

March 10, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings9
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER AND AT SIDES OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTICLE WITH LARGE OPENING AT SIDE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE SAID RECEPTICLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR DRAIN RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WORN DISPLAY COOLER RACKS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS AND OR SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT PREMISES, SEAL WALLBASE, CRACKS, CREVICES AT WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT PREP AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER HAND WASH SINK, REVERSE HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER, AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND REMOVE MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.
code 41

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