Vernon Food Mart

February 25, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE.
code 11Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: NOTED ONE REACH IN COOLER AT 43.7 DEGREES F AND NOTED 3 OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON AND OPERATING. COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON AND OPERATING AND MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F. MUST ALSO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE PREPARATION AND HOLDING OF THE NACHO MEAT AND CHEESE THAT WILL BE SERVED. MUST ALSO HAVE COFFEE MAKERS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR INSPECTION.
code 2Priority
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: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR EAST EXIT DOOR. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH OPENINGS ALONG THE TOP,SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR WEST EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG THE BOTTOM AND ALL SIDES.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE.
code 19
Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS ON SITE.
code 20
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PREP TABLES/SURAFCES FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REMOVE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT HAND SINK.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: NOTED LARGE GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WEST WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE COVING WHERE MISSING, SEAL HOLES AND REPLACE WORN COVING. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
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: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: NOTED CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS FOR DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
code 41

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