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H & Z Grocery Store

October 21, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings5
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: NEW VIOLATIONS NOTED: OBSERVED THE WEST REAR DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF DOOR NEAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ARCADE GAMES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: PREVIOUS VIOLATION STILL EXISTS FROM INSPECTION DATED 6-20-14: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,NO ONE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FRIES, HOT DOGS) ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
code 21
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: PREVIOUS VIOLATION STILL EXISTS FROM INSPECTION DATED 6-20-14: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS/CARPET BEHIND ARCADE GAMES AND BOOTH SEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND AREAS WHERE TILE IS MISSING AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PREVIOUS VIOLATION STILL EXISTS FROM INSPECTION DATED 6-20-14: FOUND LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD END TO END WITH END CAPS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: NEW VIOLATIONS FOUND: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER(BOXES, 2X4 PIECES OF LUMBER, AND OTHER ITEMS) THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN VARIOUS AREA: BACK STORAGE ROOM, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

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Compared with No Entry on July 14, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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