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Diamond Express Mart

February 27, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
    code 10Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF OPEN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT SUCH AS 2LBS. TURKEY BOLOGNA-51.8F.1LBS. SLICED TURKEY-49.3F.3LBS. BOLOGNA-48.7F.3LBS. CHICKEN HOTDOGS-51.8F.1.5LBS. POLISH -53.6F.2LBS. HOT DOGS-52.7F..8OZ. CORNED BEEF-51.1F..4OZ. CHICKEN LUNCH MEAT-53.4F.5-GALLONS MILK-55.4F-56.7F.15LBS. CUT WATERMELON-50.7F.4.5 LBS. YOGURT-52.7F.4- GALLONS CHOCOLATE MILK-49.3F-53.0F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 44LBS.$192.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF OPEN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT 58.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    code 33
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOOTLES/FOOD BINS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
    code 40
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,PREP TABLE.
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM TOILET ROOM FIXTURES .
    code 53
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER WALL OVER PREP TABLE. • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER ,UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND PREP AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 16, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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