Zavala's Grocery Store Inc

• official resultPass w/ Conditions
• resultPass w/ Conditions
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• 📋no certified food manager on dutycritical
  Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
  Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
  code 1Priority
• 📋certified manager paperwork missingcritical
  Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
  Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING ON SITE FOR PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN SANITATION TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  code 2Priority
• 🚿plumbing acting up
  Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING ON SALESFLOOR HOLDING WASHING POWDER AND SOAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  code 49
• 🚻bathroom / plumbing issues
  Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
  Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  code 51
• ⚠️Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
  Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE IN WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES.
  code 53
• 🧹floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
  Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
  Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR UNISEX WASHROOM WITH WATER DAMAGE STAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON INCHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  code 55
• ⚠️Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
  Inspector note: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE BLOWN OUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 1, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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