Thrifty Food

October 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED COOKED /SMOKED FOOD(TURKEY) STORED INSIDE DIRTY BOXES AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT ANY CONTAINERS(CHEST FREEZER HAS ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY ICE BUILD-UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO STORE FOOD.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) HOOOO74499-17.
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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. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN SELLING AREA,AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO OBSERVED ORANGE GLUE STICKS FOR FLIES HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE THE OPENED FRESH PRODUCE/FRUIT,IN SELLING AREA.ALSO A GLUE STICK FOR FLIES HANGING ON CEILING IN BUTCHER'S AREA ABOVE THE REPACKING TABLE(ALL 3 GLUE STICKS HAD FLIES ON IT.MUST USE IT ONLY IN REAR STORAGE WERE NO OPENED FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL.MUST SEAL ALL OPEN WALLS AND FLOORS. FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT THE STORE.APPROX.40 OR MORE DROPPINGS.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) HOOOO74498-16
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INBUTCHER'S AREA,IN POOR REPAIR.FOUND THE LAST COMPARTMENT SINK(RIGHT SIDE) WATER DOESN'T DRAIN.EMPLOYEE AND OWNER USING A PLUNGER TO REMOVE THE DIRTY WATER AND TO OPEN DRAIN,AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS(TWICE BY THE EMPLOYEE AND 3 TIMES BY THE OWNER SINK SLOWLY DRAINING). INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.ALSO FAUCET AND WATER PIPE NEEDS PROPER REPAIR.FAUCET AND WATER PIPE UNDER THE SINK IS LEAKING EVEN THOUGH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY BLACK TAPES WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET AND WATER PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR FAUCET AND PIPE PROPERLY.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074498-16
code 24
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Toxic Items Properly Stored, Labeled And Used
Inspector note: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.OBSERVED OPENED RODENT PESTICIDE STORED THROUGHOUT THE SELLING AREA:UNDER THE FOOD SHELVES IN SELLING AREA; PIECES OF BROKEN AND GNAWED PESTICIDE NEXT TO POTATOES AND ONION BAGS,LOCATED UNDER THE PRODUCE /OPENED FRUIT BENCH.CRUMBLED PESTICIDE ON FLOOR NEXT TO RACK OF CHIPS AND CANDY BAGS(IN PLAN VIEW OF CHILDREN AND CUSTOMERS).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA,CONTACT PEST CONTROL.PESTICIDE BLOCK MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE BAIT BOXES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO74499-17
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Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR UNLABELED STORE/DCOOKED(SMOKED) FOOD IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVES IN SELLING AND REAR STORAGE AREA.(ACCUMULATED DEBRIS).HOLES ON FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE SEALEAD.NEED TO SWEEP FOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES ON WALLS AROUND FAN AND THROUGHOUTTHE PREMISES INCLUDED UNDER THE 2COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS USED FOR MOP SINK.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INADEQUATED LIGHTING LEFT OF WALK-IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COFFEE AREA AND LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK(2 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS USED FOR MOP SINK)IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

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