A-z Sales Inc., 3717 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: A-z Sales Inc.
Address: 3717 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Dec 14, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 1, 2010 100
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 16, 2010 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 27, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 25, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 26, 2012 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 14, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 1, 2010

Floors throught out not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to reseal floor and detail clean behind equipment and along wallbase.
Ceiling, walls and ventilation covers throught out not cleaned. Instructed to repalce all damaged ceiling tile, seal and repaint walls and detail clean light covers.
Unnecessary articles stored throught out premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
Foods stored inside coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Storage shelves, prep tables, sinks, coolers, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Dec 16, 2010

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers and repackaged for sale. Deli meats inside cooler cases not properly dated. Instructed to date all meats with five day from when seal as been broken.
Evidence of live insects on premises. Observed approximately 20 gnats in utensil wash area throught out and on bulk bag of fresh cabbage. Instructed to remove evidence of live insects and detail clean areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed owner to properly clean grease trap and drain pipes to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Floor throught out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor thats not properly seal in prep and wash area.
Ceiling and walls not maintained throught out. Instructed to detail clean walls in prep area and/or replace wall paneling and replace all damaged ceiling tile. Must seal all gaps and openings between floor and walls in prep and storage areas.
Adequate light not provided in front display area. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.
Unnecessary articles stored throught-out premises in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles ande detail clean.
Sinks, cooking equipment, coolers, storage shelves and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Dec 27, 2010

Unnecessary articles stored throught-out premises in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles ande detail clean.
Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #24 now corrected.
Violation #30 now corrected.
Floor throught out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor and reseal floor thats not properly seal in prep and wash area.
Sinks, cooking equipment, coolers, storage shelves and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Ceiling and walls not maintained throught out. Instructed to detail clean walls in prep area and/or replace wall paneling and replace all damaged ceiling tile. Must seal all gaps and openings between floor and walls in prep and storage areas.
Adequate light not provided in front display area. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.

Apr 25, 2011

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; STAINLESS SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CABINET UNCLEAN,NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME ,MUST BE REMOVED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BOILER ROOM AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BLACK STAINED WALLS IN 1 ROOM WITH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dec 14, 2012

Ceiling in rear prep area had holes, gaps around pipes, shall be sealed.
Missing light shields in display cooler, rear kitchen areas, storage areas and hallway, shall be provided.
Must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors.
Front storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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