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King Food Mart

April 18, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: FOUND FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH HAND WASH SINKS COVERED WITH STOCK ITEMS IE. CHIPS, POPS, PAPER WORK AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM FRONT HAND WASH SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT THIS TIME. REAR HAND WASH SINK IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HEAVY STOCK ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 11Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. MANAGER/EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND REAR HAND WASH SINK IS TAGGED AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #11. CRTICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FOUND THREE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.2F-69.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER STATES FREEZER HAS NOT BEEN WORKING SINCE 8AM THIS MORNING. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FREEZERS. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID FREEZER UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: GYROS KITS, TANGO TAMALES BEEF, TANGO PORK TAMALES, TANGO CHICKEN TAMALES, WHITE CASTLE CHEESEBURGERS/HAMBURGERS, BANQUET HOT AND SPICY WINGS, HONEY BBQ WINGS BAG, BEEF PATTIES, TYSON HOT AND SPICY CHICKEN WINGS, TYSON HONEY BBQ BONELESS CHICKEN BITES, TILAPIA FILLETS, CATFISH FILLETS, HUNGRYMAN CLASSIC FRIED CHICKEN, SALISBURY STEAK, DON MIGUEL BEEF/CHEESE TACOS, SPICY BEEF TACOS, CHICKEN TACOS, TGIF BUFFALO MOZZERELLA STICKS, BUFFALO WINGS, HONEY BBQ WINGS, CHEESEBURGER SMOKY BBQ, HOT POCKETS BEEF TACO, SAUSAGE PIZZA, BEEF AND CHEDDER HOT POCKETS AT 44.4F-83.1F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR UNITS. INVOICE FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE NON WORKING FREEZERS IS DATED 04/13/11 FROM CENTRAL GROCERS COOPERATIVE, INC. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FROZEN FOODS AT 0F AND BELOW AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE $1000.00, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 1,500LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
code 3Priority
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: FOUND POISON, GREEN PELLETS USED FOR RODENTS SPILLED ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AT REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC ITEMS AND ENCLOSE BAIT IN BAIT BOX AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE CLEANING UP SPILLS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED IE NACHO CHEESE, GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR DISH WASHING. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH STOCK ITEMS, BROOMS, STORAGE BINS BLOCKING ACCESS TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO DISH WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT/ITEMS. EMPLOYEE REMOVING ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
code 24
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE MILK CRATE BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FOOD AISLES AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: REMOVE BEVERAGES BEING STORED IN TOILET ROOM.
code 37
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REFRAIN FROM OVERSTOCK DUE TO LACK OF STORAGE SPACE FOR STOCK ITEMS, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
code 42

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Compared with Pass on May 13, 2010: 16 findings appeared for the first time.

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