El Centro Market

December 1, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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 VIOLATION FROM REPORT #25437 5/6/09 NOT CORRECTED.#30MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS.#31 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS.#32MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST REPLACE GRINDER FEEDER,MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.#34 MUST SEAL FLOO IN DELI AREA,NEAR REAR DELIVERY DOOR& OUTSIDE OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL.REAR PREP AREA& DELI & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.#35 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AT HAND SINK,DAMAGED WALL& WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#36 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE,SALES FLOOR & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.#40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
code 29
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR PREP 2-DOOR COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MILK WALK IN COOLER.MUST RECAULK 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.
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.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS,FANGUARD COVER IN ALL COOLERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT & KEEP DRY.
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS & CEILING IN MILK & PRODUCE & MEAT WALK IN COOLERS & MOLD FROM SAME AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING UPPER WALL TRIM AT SNEEZE GUARD GLASS IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOWER WALL NEAR MONEY TRANSFER BOOTH.WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP.
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 END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS & BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
code 36
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY FAUCET NECKS AT ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,COLD WATER FAUCET IN REAP PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
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.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT & IN PREP AREAS REMOVE,CLEAN & COVER.
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