K W Food Mart

January 29, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings3

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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: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,GROUND BEEF,SLICING DELI MEATS AND SANDWICHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED MISSING VANITY DOOR IN TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE BUILD UP AND SPILL FROM FROZEN FOOD AND ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOILET AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS FOR TRASH DISPOSAL. • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AND REAR YARD WITH TRASH AND ARTICLES ON GROUND (CRATES AND PLASTIC BOTTLES)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. • OBSERVED RUG RUNNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND PALLET USED ON TOP OF FLOOR UNDERNEATH RUGS MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

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

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573868 4/7/2023 NOT CORRECTED:#47- 4-501.11 : OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.#49-: 4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ON SHELVING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.#53-: 5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55-: 6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#55-: 6-201.16 : OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 7, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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