Mg Old Fashion Meat Market, Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 4, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior bottom of the cold holding units need cleaning and the large reach in freezer at the bottom area; clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floor needs cleaning under the ramp leading to the walk-in freezer to remove standing water under it. Clean the floor in the meat grinding room. Clean floors under around and behind other store equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the utility closet room; instructed to remove unnecessary items to avoid blocking the sink for useage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jun 6, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed the cold holding units on display for customers without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain inside all cold holding units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed ice build in the following areas: on the floors, condensing unit, and shelving units inside of the walk-in freezer and in the lower compartment of the freezer/cold holding units near the from service desk. Instructed to remove ice build up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

3. May 30, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black like substance throughout the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food at improper temperatures ranging 48.0f-51.2f. Chicken wings, drumsticks, and leg quarters, 8 slabs of beef ribs, 120 eggs, cheese, salami, and a gallon of milk. All mentioned products were stored inside the walk-in cooler for over 24 hours. Food discarded and denatured by employees.pounds 1,000 lbs and 1 gallon ,valued at $2,500. Priority violation 7-38-005, citationissued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an improper temperature of a walk-in refrigerator at 60.0f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. The unit was tagged. Once repaired, email cdph to have unit reinspected, until reinspected the unit shall not be used.must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cold holding units on display for customers without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain inside all cold holding units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 175-200 mice droppings in the following areas: on the floors, boxes with products inside, and on the shelving unit inside of the walk-in cooler, in the lower freezer/cooler compartments of the cold holding units near the front service desk, and on the floor near the hot water tank. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build in the following areas: on the floors, condensing unit, and shelving units inside of the walk-in freezer and in the lower compartment of the freezer/cold holding units near the from service desk. Instructed to remove ice build up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and broken down cardboard boxes across from the ice machine and in the mop sink closet. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, organize, and maintain said areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed standing water inside of the walk-in cooler, near the rear exit door, and on the floor outside of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove all standing water and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up at the ventilation attatchment in the employee toilet room. Instructed to remove said dust and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 27, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.16 observed front door with numerous holdes and gaps which allow for pest entry. Instructed manager to repair or replace doors

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed rusted shelfving units throughout facility including in walk in cooler; observed heavy frost build up in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to repair or replace shelving units

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

5. Sep 20, 2022 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within the specified timeframe. Report#2563589 dated 9-13-2022 instructed facility to minimize pest activity. Observed approximately 35 large flies and 25 small flies throughout facility. Instructed manager to minimize fly activity. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed front door with numerous holdes and gaps which allow for pest entry. Instructed manager to repair or replace doors

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed rusted shelfving units throughout facility including in walk in cooler; observed heavy frost build up in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to repair or replace shelving units

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

6. Sep 13, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee eating in food prep area with personal food stored on food prep counter. Instructed manager to ensure employees have a designated area to eat and drink food.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to ensure all employees wash hands in designated hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 20 rodent droppings near front door and near produce area; observed 2 live roaches in toilet room; observed 40 large flies throughout facility; observed 30 small flies throughout facility. Instructed manager to service all areas accrodingly. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed storing hose used to spray vegetables outside. Instructed manager to store hose inside on a clean surface to avoid cross contamination

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavily scratched and stained cutting board in food prep area. Instructed manager to repair or replace cutting board.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted shelfving units throughout facility including in walk in cooler; observed heavy frost build up in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to repair or replace shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test strips on site for measuring chlorine sanitizer. Instructed manage to provide chlorine test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

7. Jul 26, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   11 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk in freezer door missing handle and rubber gasket seal. Observed left wall inside walk in cooler just left of walk in freezer in need of repair (wall is buckling and stained) instructed to repair, provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood exposed in front service area. Instructed to paint or stain to make easy to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed carboard lining being used inside walk in cooler. Instructed to remove as a means of preventing insect and pest harboring.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inside of refrigeration units on store floor with build of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pallets in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove and provide proper shelving at least six inches off the floor for ease of cleaning and sanitizing or provide a way to lift pallets for ease of cleaning and sanitizing floors.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow device on ice machine located in rear of facility. Instructed to locate and make accessible for viewing and or repairs.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed corner of wall leading to walk in cooler badly damaged. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter of materials and shelving items in rear room nect to hot water unit. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items from room and store room floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all floors throuhout store and walk in cooler with the need to be painted or stained to make surefaces easy to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed green lining covering shelving unit of cooler in rear of store where produce is being stored. Instructed to remove lining and provide breathable and cleanable lining for unit.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low lighting in back area near the ice machine. Instructed to provide to be able to see clearly to properly clean and sanitize ice machine.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed workers without food handlers certification. Instructed to obtain and provide copy on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for licensed city of chicago food service managers. Instructed to obtain and provide on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Dec 21, 2017 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Instructed ro repair/replace fan guard and maintain in good repair and clean condition.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to install light shields above cutting board in front food prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. All food establishments must provide and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.