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APPLE FARM FOODS

305 E 115TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628

Last inspected Oct 11, 2016

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Inspection history

  1. Oct 11, 2016

    1 violation
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS AND CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA, DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, FURNACE, AND STORAGE AREAS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER/FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. | 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  2. Sep 28, 2016

    1 violation
    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHIPS, WHITE CHEDDAR AND HOT FLAVORED POPCORN TORN, GNAWED, ADULTERATED WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE MUST BE CLEAN, WHOLESOME AND FREE FROM ADULTERATION, CONTAMINATION AND SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B | 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER CHIPS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD CHIP TRAYS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS AND CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA, DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER/FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. | 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  3. Sep 15, 2015

  4. Aug 14, 2015

  5. Jun 2, 2015

  6. May 22, 2015

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    1 violation
    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 58.8F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED WHERE IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) | 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN (48.2F-50.9F); PORK 47.6F-50.1F; BEEF 47.8F-54.6F; TURKEY NECKS-55.2F AND PARKER HOUSE SAUSAGE 55.4F-56.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS RECEIVED/STORED AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN, | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIFE RACK AND THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR AND IN THE FRONT OFFICE. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE STORE.
  7. Sep 19, 2014

  8. Sep 10, 2014

    1 violation
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT NONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OR WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING AND WASH BOWLS SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 | 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED: FOUND SEVERAL LEAKS FROM THE CEILING/VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, MEAT WALK IN COOLERS AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) | 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND NUMEROUS LARGE FLIES ON THE WALLS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING FLIES. FOUND THE SIDE REAR DOOR (ACROSS FROM THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED -1/4" GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTED AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 | 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF-38.9F, POTATO SALAD-39.4F, CHICKEN-38.0F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. | 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. FRONT SINKS HAS TO BE TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH BECAUSE THE WATER WILL NOT STOP RUNNING WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF. 3-COMPARTMENT IN THE REAR MEAT PREP AREA LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE MIDDLE AND LEFT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) COMPARTMENT. ALSO, WASTE WATER OVERFLOWS FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 | 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED JULY 30, 2013 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) | 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1353918 DATED 07-30-13 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEAT IN DISPLAY COOLER. 33-CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PALLETS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER (SPILLS, OLD MEAT, DEBRIS). 34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. 35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. 41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A LARGE PILE OF EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR, FAN COVERS AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND DISPLAY COOLER IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND THE PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB MISSING OFF THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM (CLOSEST TO THE EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. | 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM).
  9. Jul 30, 2013

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    1 violation
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEAT IN DISPLAY COOLER. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PALLETS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER (SPILLS, OLD MEAT, DEBRIS). | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. | 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER SMOKING LIGHTED CIGARETTE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE/SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-015 CITATION ISSUED.
  10. Jul 22, 2013

    1 violation
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS LIVE FLIES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SALES AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. | 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM REPORT #1154965 ON 3-27-13. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (SPILLS) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 38-REPLACE MISSING DRAINPIPES ON SINKS IN REAR. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. | 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEAT IN DISPLAY COOLER. | 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM FLIES, DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (MEAT DEBRIS), WALK-IN COOLERS (MEAT DEBRIS, SPILLS), SLICERS, GRINDERS, CUTTING SAW, CUTTING BOARDS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND SALES AREA. REMOVE ALL SPILLS OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHEIELDS ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. | 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  11. Mar 27, 2013

    1 violation
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (SPILLS) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS, DEBRIS). | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. | 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REMOVE KEYS OFF PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING DRAINPIPES ON SINKS IN REAR. | 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  12. Oct 16, 2012

    1 violation
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  13. Sep 5, 2012

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    1 violation
    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154526 ON 8-28-12. OBSERVED 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, SHELVES, INSIDE UNUSED COOLER, EQUIPMENT, ALONG UTILITY SINK, SHELVING UNITS, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. | 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR, INSIDE UNUSED COOLER, EQUIPMENT, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. VIOLATION MOVED TO CRTICAL. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  14. Aug 28, 2012

    1 violation
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BUTCHER AREA FILLED WITH FOOD EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM SINK. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. | 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF SALES AREA NEAR POP STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND BREAD STORAGE SHELVES IN SALES AREA, 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR, INSIDE UNUSED COOLER, EQUIPMENT, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN MEAT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CUTTING BOARDS, SLICERS, GRINDERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLER, FREEZERS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (SPILLS), UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN MEAT PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  15. Aug 15, 2011

    1 violation
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER STORAGE SHELVES FROM REPORT 537479 7/20/11. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - 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.NEED BACKFLOW FOR HOSE ATTACHMENT FROM REPORT 537479 | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR/REAR STORAGE AREA
  16. Jul 20, 2011

    1 violation
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AND REACH IN COOLERS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND THE BACK TWO ROOM, FRONT MEAT DEPARTMENT AND STORAGE AREA FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND SANITZE FLOOR DRAINS IN BACK ROOM. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - 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.NEED BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR MOP ATTACHMENT TO SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE TIL BACKFLOW IS INSTALLED HOSE DISCONNECTED AT THIS TIME | 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. FOUND WIPING CLOTHS UNPROPERLY STORED. INSTRCUTED TO CORRECT. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - 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. OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  17. May 7, 2010

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