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Restaurant: Buy -n- Save
Address: 209 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60628
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Feb 5, 2013

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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. MUST ORGANIZE ENTIRE 2ND FLOOR AREA. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT AREAS. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT USING,FAN BLADE,OLD MEAT SLICERS ETC. AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MGR ON SITE FOR SLICING MEATS/CHEESE IN DELI AREA. CITATION ISSUED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN DELI AREA,HAND SINK
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS /PALLETS IN REAR STORE ROOM, AND 2ND FLOOR AREAS.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-MORE THAN 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CLUTTER,ON TOP OF WIF UNIT,AND 18 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CLUTTER, OF PLASTIC TRAYS,ON 2ND FL BREAK ROOM,REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM,MUST REPAIR, AND RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. violation corrected.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. violation corrected.
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 a lot of clutter removed from top of wif,and 2nd fl storage area,HOWEVER MUST COMPLETE REMOVING ANY ARTICLES NOT USING/EQUIPMENT,AND MUST REMOVE STORAGE OFF FLOORS / DISPLAY SHELVING,AND ORGANIZE AREAS OFF WALLS.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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. CONTINUE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED REAR STORAGE/2ND FLOOR

FLOOR TILES BROKE UNDER/BY SINK AREA DELI.
FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT/ABOVE DELI AREAS.
Correct By: Thursday, August 18, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector 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. CONTINUE TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED REAR STORAGE/2ND FLOOR

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAING IN REAR STORAGE AND COOLERS
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.OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AROUND BASE OF REAR 3 COMP. SINK WHERE NOZZEL IS LEAKING AT THE BASE OF THE FACUET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO THE 2ND FLOOR LADIES ROOM HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR HOLES IN WALL REAR ABOVE MEAT STORAGE
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER DELI AREA FROM LAST REPOER 5/27/11 J.SU
VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT WEARING EXTREMELY SOILED UNIFORMS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND APPAREL AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FRESH RIBEYE STEAKS AND VARIOUS CHICKEN PARTS OFFERED FOR SALE PAST THE SELL BY/EXPIRATION DATES. DATES FOUND ON THE PACKAGING REFLECTED 10-13-2011 THROUGH 10-18-2011. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF STEAK THAT APPEARED TO BE SLIMY AND DISCOLORED AND NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OUTDATED AND DISCOLORED PRODUCTS AND PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE UNDER REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS IN CORNERS AND ON TOP OF STORAGE PALLETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THEY ARE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,MEAT SAW IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,AND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALONG FRONT WINDOWS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
MUST REPLACE FLICKERING AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND OVER THE SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR VERY SLOW DRAIN AT EXPODSED HAND SINK IN OLD FISH PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING. FOUND LARGE HOLE IN MOP SINK BASIN. MUST REPLACE.
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORAGE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN COOLER WHERE PACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS ARE STORED AND IN REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FRESH RIBEYE STEAKS AND VARIOUS CHICKEN PARTS OFFERED FOR SALE PAST THE SELL BY/EXPIRATION DATES. DATES FOUND ON THE PACKAGING REFLECTED 10-13-2011 THROUGH 10-18-2011. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF STEAK THAT APPEARED TO BE SLIMY AND DISCOLORED AND NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OUTDATED AND DISCOLORED PRODUCTS AND PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. (VIOLATION CDI DURING INITIAL INSPECTION ON 10-19-2011')
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE UNDER REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS IN CORNERS AND ON TOP OF STORAGE PALLETS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THEY ARE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,MEAT SAW IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,AND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALONG FRONT WINDOWS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE FLICKERING AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND OVER THE SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR VERY SLOW DRAIN AT EXPODSED HAND SINK IN OLD FISH PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING. FOUND LARGE HOLE IN MOP SINK BASIN. MUST REPLACE.
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORAGE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN COOLER WHERE PACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS ARE STORED AND IN REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT WEARING EXTREMELY SOILED UNIFORMS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND APPAREL AT ALL TIMES.

MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,MEAT SAW IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,AND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALONG FRONT WINDOWS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE FLICKERING AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND OVER THE SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR VERY SLOW DRAIN AT EXPODSED HAND SINK IN OLD FISH PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING.
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORAGE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN COOLER WHERE PACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS ARE STORED AND IN REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT WEARING EXTREMELY SOILED UNIFORMS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND APPAREL AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE OR RELOCATE MOP SINK.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CEILINGS ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS,IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA. (MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING OR TEMPERED WATER AND MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE)
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM ABOVE WASHBOWL.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,MEAT SAW IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,AND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALONG FRONT WINDOWS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CEILINGS ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS,IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPLACE FLICKERING AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND OVER THE SALES FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMP SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE OR RELOCATE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA. (MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING OR TEMPERED WATER AND MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE)
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGING STORAGE AREA,BEHIND REACH IN COOLER WHERE PACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS ARE STORED AND IN REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT WEARING EXTREMELY SOILED UNIFORMS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS AND APPAREL AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 53LBS OF FRESH CHICKEN WINGS,WHOLE CHICKENS AND VARIOUS CHICKEN PARTS OFFERED FOR SALE PAST THE SELL BY/EXPIRATION DATES. DATES FOUND ON THE PACKAGING REFLECTED 1-31-2012. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL BAGS OF CHICKEN WINGS THAT APPEARED TO BE DISCOLORED AND NOT IN SOUND CONDITION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OUTDATED AND DISCOLORED PRODUCTS AND PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE ALL RUSTY AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM ABOVE WASHBOWL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN FRESH MEAT PREP AREA.
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.MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OR REMOVE.MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AT REAR 3-COMP SINK AND REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3- PREP TABLE OR RECLOCATE MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA.(MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,TEMPERED WATER AND MUST BE READLY ACCESSIBLE)
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. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. VIOLATION CORRECTED.

OBSERVED OUTDATED COTTO SALAMI DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DELI COOLERS WITH USE BY DATE 4-26-12. INSTRUCTED MANANAGER TO DISCARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE ALL RUSTY AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA. REPAIR WALL BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND COOLER IN DELI AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN DELI AND FRESH MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT IN MEAT WAK-IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3- PREP TABLE OR RELOCATE MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA.(MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,TEMPERED WATER AND MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE). REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN OLD DELI AREA.
LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEATS AND SALADS
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER 48.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BOLOGNA 55.9F, SALAMI 55.4F, HAM 53.4F, COOKED CHICKEN 49.2F DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN PACKAGED MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DELI MEATS AND SALADS
OBSERVED 10 POUNDS OF OUTDATED SMOKED PORK SHOULDER DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH SELL BY DATE 9-8-12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $20 OF PORK SHOULDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN SLICED DELI MEATS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OLD FISH PREP AREA. REPAIR WALL BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND COOLER IN DELI AREA.
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE ALL RUSTY AND PEELING PAINT FROM REACH IN COOLER ALONG EAST WALL AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN DELI AND FRESH MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT IN MEAT WAK-IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3- PREP TABLE OR RELOCATE MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA.(MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,TEMPERED WATER AND MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE). REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN OLD DELI AREA.

NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154568 ON 9-14-12. 36-MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN DELI AND FRESH MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. 38-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE OR RELOCATE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA. (MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, TEMPERED WATER AND MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE). REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN OLD DELI AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DELI.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, UTILITY SINKS, GRINDER, SLICERS.
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PRODUCE SALES AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN DELI PREP AREA UNDER DISPLAY COOLERS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR PIPE FITTING IN DELI. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN REAR AND IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN PRODUCE SALES AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN PRODUCE AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN OLD DELI AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI PREP AREA ABOVE EXPOSED SINK, DISPLAY COOLER ABOVE CAKES, PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER, MEAT PREP AREA, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR REAR DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE OR RELOCATE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREPARATION AREA.(MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,TEMPERED WATER AND MUST BE READILY ACCESSIBLE). REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN OLD DELI AREA. REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS.
REMOVE ALL ITEMS ON TOP OF COOLERS IN DELI AREA. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
REMOVE SOILED WASHCLOTHS FROM CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES IN REAR PRODUCE AREA. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, UTILITY SINKS, GRINDER, SLICERS.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SALES AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN DELI PREP AREA UNDER DISPLAY COOLERS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.
SEAL OPENING IN WALL NEAR PIPE FITTING IN DELI. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN REAR AND IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN PRODUCE SALES AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING IN PRODUCE AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN OLD DELI AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS PROVIDED.
REMOVE PLASTIC AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS.
SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA ORGANIZED.
WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED.
MILK CRATES REMOVED IN DELI.

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