Lawndale Food Market

April 20, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
Inspector note: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHIPS & OTHER SNACKS ON DISPLAY SHELVES THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS.PRODUCT HAS BEEN PULLED FROM SHELF AT THIS TIME.MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.APPX.1/2 LBS.$10
code 1Priority
food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.MISSING DRAIN LINE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA,TO WHERE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK IT POURS ALL OVER FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR & MAINTAIN.MANAGER WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE PARTS.INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
code 11Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHIPS & OTHER SNACKS ON DISPLAY SHELVES THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS.PRODUCT HAS BEEN PULLED FROM SHELF AT THIS TIME.MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.1/2LBS. $10.
code 16
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CHIP & OTHER SNACK BOXES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE,UNDER MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,CEREAL DISPLAY,CLEANING PRODUCTS,ON LEDGE BEHIND POP COOLER,NEAR MOTOR AT UNUSED REACH IN COOLER,REAR SHELVING UNITS.ALSO OPEN POISON UNDER DISPLAY SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,IN REAR LIQOUR STORAGE AREA BEHIND COOLER.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,SOILED CHIP DISPLAY BOXES,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/20/11.
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.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE READY TO EAT SLICING OF LUNCHEON MEATS ARE BEING SLICED AT THIS TIME.(HAM).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.NO SLICING OF READY TO EAT PRODUCTS FROM DELI COUNTER.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT CUTTING AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, MEAT SLICERS, SAW, MICROWAVE OVEN, DISPLAY SHELVES, AND REPLACE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL FLOOR SURFACES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR SIDE DOOR, BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR, AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT, SEAL ALL HOLES WHERE NEEDED
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR PREP AREA
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREAS, AND STORAGE ACROSS FROM WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 26, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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