J Freshmart

July 24, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FISH PREP AREA UNCLEAN AND WITH DEEP GROOVES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOARDS.
code 16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: FOUND OPEN BAIT ON A DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN A TRAY; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE. OPEN BAIT MUST BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED TAMPER RESISTANT STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 ISSUED.
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA ON THE WALL AND BOXES AND RODENT (MICE) ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT AREAS OF THE STORE (UNDER SHELVES, ON SHELVES, BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ON THE SELLING FLOOR. 100 DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED KNIVES FOR CUTTING FISH AND MEAT ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKS IN DOORS TO THE BUTCHER DISPLAY COOLER ON THE SERVING SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED DOORS. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BARRIER AT THE TABLE WHERE MEATS ARE BEING WRAPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BARRIER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY AND UNCLEAN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND FISH TANKS, SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN STORE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SINKS IN BUTCHER AREA WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE BULB INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
code 57

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