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Vernon Food Mart

March 14, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE NACHO MEAT AND CHEESE THAT WILL BE SERVED.
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 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: OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED BUT NOW OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, CLOSE LIDS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
code 19
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.
code 32
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
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.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OTED 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.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 25, 2016: 8 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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