Food 4 Less

April 11, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN CUSTOMERS MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICING TURKEY,CHICKEN WINGS,RICE,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR THERMOMETER NOT OPERABLE ON DELI WALK IN COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN BAKERY AREA.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DELI COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR/MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP AND REAR STORAGE AREA-GAS STATION ITEMS ALSO A DEAD MOUSE UNDER DELI DISPLAY UNIT. MUST REMOVED DROPPINGS & MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER- EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & ROLLING CARTS.BAKERY-WALK IN FREEZER FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.BREAD DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR.PRODUCE SALES FLOOR-VEGETABLE DISPLAY UNIT.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.MEAT PROCESSING -PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BAKERY-CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR,LOWER TRIM AT OVEN IN POOR REPAIR.MEAT PROCESSING-WALL IN POOR REPAIR LEADING TO WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN BAKERY-VENTS AND CEILING TILES AND WALK IN FREEZER.MEAT PROCESSING-VENTS. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BAKERY,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SALES FLOOR,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DELI & BAKERY-CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & LIGHT OUT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 8, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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