Food Town

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap along bottom left side and bottom right corner of rear exit door. Instructed manger to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty sufaces on bottom of prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicers, prep tables, dust buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooler, freezers, display shelves, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap along bottom left side and bottom right corner of rear exit door. Instructed manger to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty sufaces on bottom of prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicers, prep tables, dust buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooler, freezers, display shelves, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed openings in ceiling, water damage, and peeling paint on ceiling in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap along bottom left side and bottom right corner of rear exit door. Instructed manger to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in meat prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty sufaces on bottom of prep tables in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in saniitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of slicers, prep tables, dust buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooler, freezers, display shelves, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak under urinal in washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick wall in meat prep area, openings in ceiling, water damage, and peeling paint on ceiling in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation fan not operable inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2590222 on 2-28-24:47-observed raw wood shelving in the rear storage area. Instructed to seal/paint wood and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.55-observed the floor under the urinal broken/damaged. Instructed to fix and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable floor. -must seal around the pipes in the toilet rooms. -must replace all water stained ceiling tiles and maintain.57- observed the food handlers has no food handlers certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain current food handler certificates. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving in the rear storage area. Instructed to seal/paint wood and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle in the womens toilet room has no lid/cover. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the urinal broken/damaged. Instructed to fix and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable floor. -must seal around the pipes in the toilet rooms. -must replace all water stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling in rear storage area, instructed to repair.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink leaking at the 3rd. Compartment lower pipe, instructed to repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE RAW AND SMOKED MEATS ARE BEING CUT,GRINDED AND REPACKAGED.MUST ENROLL.(NO CITATION ISSUED).

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ROLLING CART IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER DOORS AND WALK IN FREEZER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SAW MACHINE,GRINDER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,MEAT WRAPPING STATION,SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,POP SLEEVES IN COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DUST & DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER LIQUOR SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR,HOLE IN WALL IN TOILETROOM STALL,FINISH WALL IN TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND CASHIER BOOTHS & VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND WRAPPING STATION AREA.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certificate posted to view while raw and smoked meats are being cut,grinded and repackaged.must enroll.(no citation issued).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report#1387354 2/20/14 not corrected.#32-must provide a splash guard on the exposed handsink next to 3- comp sink in rear prep area.must replace the cutting boards in the meat prep area has open seams.#38-must provide a backflow device on the utility sink in rear of premises.must repair or replace and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from rolling cart in walk in cooler.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on both walk in cooler doors and walk in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from saw machine,grinder,undersides of prep tables,meat wrapping station,shelving units & fan guard covers in walk in cooler,pop sleeves in cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must remove water from floor behind reach in freezers and keep dry.must repair broken concrete floor under chip display shelves on sales floor.must clean dust & dirt from floor under liquor shelves at front service counter.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles on sales floor,loose wallbases behind wrapping station and lobby entrance,damaged threshold at rear & exit front door,hole in wall in toiletroom stall,finish wall in toiletroom.must clean dust build up from shelving units at service counter and cashier booths & vents in toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in prep area and wrapping station area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on the exposed handsink next to the 3 compartment sink in rear prep area also must remove rust from the grease trap at the 3 compartment sink and replace the cutting boards in the meat prep area,has open seams

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must seal openings into wall behind the utility sink in rear of premises

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on the utility sink in rear of premises

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of cutting saw and grinder.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in meat prep/packaging area.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not properly protected during storage. Noted potentially hazardous foods offered for sale past the expiration date. Noted approximately 59lbs of chicken,pork shoulders,neck bones,corn beef,pork chops and chicken gizzards offered for sale with expiration dates ranging between march 26,2013-april 4, 2013. Instructed to remove food items from sales floor. Must properly protect food items during storage. Serious citation issued 7-38-005a

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelves in the walk in cooler or replace.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing shields on lights in walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint shelf underneath prep table in meat prep room and exterior of grease trap. Replace gaskets on door to reach-in beer cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of reach in coolers(including fan guards and compressors). Clean door (interior & exterior) of walk-in freezer in rear.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must replace all missing floor tiles in rear prep area,on sales floor and throughout where missing. Must make all floors smooth and easily cleanable. Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal all loose wall coves. Clean doors in washroom area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing shields on lights in walk-in cooler or provide shatter resistant bulbs.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device to washroom door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: : must repair ventilation in employee washroom. Must repair broken cold water source at 2nd washbowl in employee washroom. Must size metal drainboard to fit area and attach it to 3 compartment sink.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must properly label italian sausage offered for sale.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint raw wood shelves in rear storage area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of reach in coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must replace all missing floor tiles in rear prep area,on sales floor and throughout where missing. Must make all floors smooth and easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device to washroom door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair ventilation in employee washroom. Must repair broken cold water source at 2nd washbowl in employee washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must paint raw wood shelves in rear storage area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of reach in coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must replace all missing floor tiles in rear prep area,on sales floor and throughout where missing. Must make all floors smooth and easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device to washroom door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair ventilation in employee washroom. Must repair broken cold water source at 2nd washbowl in employee washroom.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN THE REAR NEED SOME CLEANING ALSO BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM.