Eddie's Food Mart

June 27, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 FLYING INSECTS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H 73141.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #164218 ON 9-10-09 AND #32523 ON 9-21-09 32 REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVES FOR PROPER CLEANING. 33 CLEAN SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. 35 STORE STOCK 6" AWAY FROM WALL FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS. 36 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. 38 INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF ARE SERVED. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H73141.
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PROPERLY INVERT AND STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, PANS, ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVES FOR STORAGE. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP RACKS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, SHELVES IN SALES, STORAGE AND BEHIND COUNTER AREAS.
code 33
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. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF ARE SERVED. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METEL DRAINBOARD ON 3 COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
code 40
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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