Paulina Super Market Inc
7622 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60626
Grocery Store ZIP 60626 Risk 2 (Medium)
Out of business · as of Nov 6, 2025
Paulina Super Market Inc was last inspected on November 6, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
November 6, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Produce cutting board with excess cuts and dark stains, instructed to replace/ refinish said cutting board.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All milk crates that are used for food and non-food elevation must be removed and provide raised shelves 6" off the floor.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside display coolers with hot dog and also the dairy display cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain or replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on floor, shelves and ceiling of freezer. Also noted ice build up inside the display freezer.on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide lid for receptacles inside the washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Debris on floor throughout the premises included under shelves, along baseboard walls and behind equipment specially at rear area,included hallway. Elevate items 6"off the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at the rear establishment on palettes and floors at the rear food/dry storage area . Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink not installed at re-packing/cutting(watermelon) produce area.install said sink or re-locate re-packing/cutting produce area. Handwashing sink must be installed at butcher re-packing area(inside the cooler rooms).provide sinks with hot/cold running water,soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected.rear delivery door with gap of 1/4" to 1/2" at bottom and between door,instructed seal to prevent insect/rodent entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Additional stoppers is needed at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All milk crates that are used for food and non-food elevation must be reomed and provide raised shelves 6" off the floor
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Produce cutting board with excess cuts and dark stains, instructed to replace/ refinish said cutting board.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cabinets under produce prep cutting board at rear area must be cleaned and maintained
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide lid for receptacles inside the washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken cement floor by the rear door,instructed to replace with a smooth and cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Debris on floor throughout the premises included under shelves, along baseboard walls and behind equipment specially at rear area,included hallway. Elevate items 6"off the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard liners on shelving at aisle display area and on pallets at rear dry storage area.instructed management to remove cardbord liners and that only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted shelves at rear storage area sticky and dirty.instricted management to clean. Milk display cooler needs cleaning to remove stains on cooler
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted floors dirty with debris under pallets at rear storage area instructed management to clean floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Noted no bi-metal stem thermometers . Instructed management to get bi-metal stem thermometer to measure temperatures of potentially hazardous foods
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door with excessive damage. The door was broken off hinges by the fire dept.,door was affected due to fire next door to store. Instructed to repair door with proper threshold to prevent rodent entry prior to re-opening.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout premises, front and rear areas of the store, covered with excessive dirt and debris due to fire next door to the grocery store. Instructed to detail clean and maintain prior to re-opening.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed walls in the rear storage area covered with excessive dirt and debris. An exterior wall has a large hole, exposing the inside of the store instructed to detail clean walls and repair hole in exterior wall prior to re-opening.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gaskets on the following coolers; walk in cooler and freezer in rear. Observed tape being used on kitchen equipment and toilet room mirror. Instructed to remove tape. Informed that tape is prohibited on equipment. Discontinue use of cardboard on storage racks. Also, deep black grooves in cutting board in meat cutting room. Instructed to repair and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive damage at the bottom doors of both walk in cooler and freezer. Interior panel on cooler door is detached and rusted. Large door to meat room has exposed rusted material at the bottom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed walls not clean in rear storage and meat room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout premises; room with hot water tank, and manager's office. Instructed organize, sanitize, and remove all items six inches off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gaskets on the following coolers; walk in cooler and freezer in rear. Observed tape being used on kitchen equipment and toilet room mirror. Instructed to remove tape. Informed that tape is prohibited on equipment. Discontinue use of cardboard on storage racks. Also, deep black grooves in cutting board in meat cutting room. Instructed to repair and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive damage at the bottom doors of both walk in cooler and freezer. Interior panel on cooler door is detached and rusted. Large door to meat room has exposed rusted material at the bottom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed walls not clean in rear storage and meat room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout premises; room with hot water tank, and manager's office. Instructed organize, sanitize, and remove all items six inches off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gaskets on the following coolers; walk in cooler and freezer in rear. Observed tape being used on kitchen equipment and toilet room mirror. Instructed to remove tape. Informed that tape is prohibited on equipment. Discontinue use of cardboard on storage racks. Also, deep black grooves in cutting board in meat cutting room. Instructed to repair and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive damage at the bottom doors of both walk in cooler and freezer. Interior panel on cooler door is detached and rusted. Large door to meat room has exposed rusted material at the bottom. Also, the corner of the produce display is damaged and being held together by duct tape. Instructed to repair and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean throughout entire store. Instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed walls not clean in rear storage and meat room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout premises; room with hot water tank, and manager's office. Instructed organize, sanitize, and remove all items six inches off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed front door not rodent proofed. 1/4 inch hole at bottom left corner of door. Instructed to install proper theshold to prevent rodent entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from insp#1391445, dated 3/6/2014. Violations #32; found exterior of sinks not clean.(3compartment sink/hand sink) violation #34; found floors not clean at rear storage areas.(sweeping an mopping) violation #41; found clutter at rear of premises.(old boxes etc.) premises still out of compliance. Serious violation 7-42-090. Found walk in freezer with extensive ice buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gaskets on the following coolers; walk in cooler and freezer in rear. Observed tape being used on kitchen equipment and toilet room mirror. Instructed to remove tape. Informed that tape is prohibited on equipment. Discontinue use of cardboard on storage racks. Also, deep black grooves in cutting board in meat cutting room. Instructed to repair and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive damage at the bottom doors of both walk in cooler and freezer. Interior panel on cooler door is detached and rusted. Large door to meat room has exposed rusted material at the bottom. Also, the corner of the produce display is damaged and being held together by duct tape. Instructed to repair and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean throughout entire store. Instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed walls not clean in rear storage and meat room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout premises; room with hot water tank, and manager's office. Instructed organize, sanitize, and remove all items six inches off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found exterior of sinks not clean.(3compartment sink/hand sink) found walk in freezer with extensive ice buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear storage areas.(sweeping an mopping)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter at rear of premises.(old boxes etc.)
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in produce department with deep cut and black surface ,instructed to replace
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed shelves in butcher's area dirty,grimes and food stain on them instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Sweep floor by the first rear door by the storage area, a lot of dust and debris build-up
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean wall in butcher's prep area,blood stains.seal all openings on walls throughout included around pipe
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOOD PALLETS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, ALSO FRONT SELLING AREA,WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,BOTH REAR DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. NO GNAWED FOOD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, ALSO TO ELEVATED STOCK AND OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MORE THAN 100 MICE DROPPINGS. PREMISES IS A LARGE ESTABLISHMENT(7000 Sq.Ft.) SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not maintained at butcher's rear area.observed floor grimes and mop string inside the compartment,also two of the three compartment sink waste water is backing up and extremely slowly draining. Instructed to wash,rinse and sanitize compartment and fix the problem. Serious violation:7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves in produce prep area dirty and surface unable to clean,instructed to clean and paint said shelves. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.observed prep table inside the butcher's working area completely covered with cardboards,red paper and a lot of tapes, instructed to remove, keep prep tables clean surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in produce department with deep cut and black surface ,instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed shelves in butcher's and produce department dirty,grimes and food stain on them instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Sweep floor throughout the premises included rear storage,under the shelves in selling area, a lot of dust and debris build-up
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean wall in butcher's prep area,blood stains. Produce area wall need to be paint. Seal all openings on walls throughout included around pipe
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet at three compartment sink is leaking istructed to repair,also provide stoppers for the said sink
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed excess empty cardboards throughout the premises stored behind coolers and other part of the premises,remove or elevate 6"off the floor and keep area clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PRODUCE PREP TABLE WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.REPAIR RUSTS ON ON SHELF BOTTOMS AT PRODUCE AND ON DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE STORE,ALSO ON DELI DISPLAY DELI COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DEMANAGED CHAIRS RAPPED IN PLASTIC AT FRONT CHECK OUT AREAS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS,TOILET SEATS AND HAND WASH SINKS IN RESTROOMS,AND 3COMP.SINKS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF PROCDUCTS AT STORAGE AREAS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
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