Food 4 Less

April 29, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOSEN'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 REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FIRST HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,DELI MEATS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER FOR DELI WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BELONGING TO BAKERY IN DELI WALK IN COOLER ON SHELVING UNITS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHELVING UNIT TRIM IN DELI WALK IN COOLER,PRODUCE & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER-DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DAIRY WALK IN COOLER & MEAT PROCESSING AREA FAN GUARD COVERS.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM IN FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN BAKERY AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PILLAR AND WALL TRIM IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASES AND HOLE IN WALL IN PRODUCE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,MEAT PREP AREA- MISSING WALL BASES,BREAKROOM-STAINED CEILING TILES,BAKERY PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA- FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DELI- WALK IN COOLER CEILING,MEN'S TOILET ROOM-WALLS & CEILING VENT,BAKERY-WALK IN FREEZER. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS IN HOT FOOD,MEAT PREP AREA,MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DELI DISPLAY CASE-LIGHT OUT,BAKERY-CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD,MEAT PROCESSING AREA-LIGHT OUT.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596148 6/12/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN BAKERY.#38- 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF ENTRY DOORS AND GAP ALONG CENTER OF EXIT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON FROZEN FOODS WALK IN FREEZER. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DELI-WALK IN COOLER- FANGUARD COVERS.DELI PREP AREA-SHELVING UNITS,GREASE FILTER,WHEEL BASES AND OVENS.BAKERY-ROLLING CART.BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER-FAN GUARD COVERS.PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.MEAT PROCESSING-UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES.MEAT WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS.#55- 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY PREP AREA,PRODUCE PREP AREA.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN DELI PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DELI PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 12, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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