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Restaurant: Chatham Food Market
Address: 327 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Nov 9, 2012

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100

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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 REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR.1/4 INCH AREAS ACCESSIBLE. MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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 2ND FLOOR

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.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 COMPLETE ORGANIZING 2ND FLOOR AND DISGARDING ANY UNUSED ARTICLES NOT USING.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEEZERS, SLICERS, DISPLAY RACKS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 2' GAP UNDER THE DOOR INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING NO GAPS OR LIGHT SHOULD BE COMMING FROM UNDER THE DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CHIP STORAGE RACKS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND REAR DELI SLICER.CLEAN FRONT COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, DOOR TRACKS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS FRONT UNDER WINDOW, SIDE OF SODA COOLERS AND REAY DELI UNDER AND AROUND THE CHICKEN ROASTER, AND ALONG SIDE OF ICE (BAGGED) FREEZER.REPLACE BROKEN TILE IN DELI.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED DRY WALL ON 2ND FLOOR CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.CLEAN AND RESEAL PRODUCE/ DAIRY COOLER.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED A RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REMOVE.
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.NEED TO CLEAN UNDER THE REAR STEPS REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

VIOLATION CORRECTED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SEAL RAW WOOD
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE BUTCHER SHOP EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN TILES REAR DELI
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPAIR WALL AND CEILING 2ND FLOOR
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.ADDITIONL LIGHT NEEDED IN REAR MEAT COOLER
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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR AND REAR STOAGE

FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE PAST THE SELL BY DATE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 31 LBS OF PIG TAILS,CHICKEN PARTS,PORK CHOPS,RIB TIPS,HAM HOCKS,TURKEY NECKS,TURKEY DRUMSTICKS AND POTATO SALAD OFFERED FOR SALE WITH SELL BY DATES RANGING BETWEEN DECEMBER 9-DECEMBER 18,2011. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM SALES FLOOR AND TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER AND ON TOP OF PALLETS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS DOOR AT THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES,ON SALES FLOOR,IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND MOLD. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE BOOTH AND ON STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE OFFICE. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION MINIMIZED.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS DOOR AT THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES,ON SALES FLOOR,IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND MOLD. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR.

MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS DOOR AT THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES,ON SALES FLOOR,IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND MOLD. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE.
MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR.

MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS FROM WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR A WINDOW OPEN TO THE AIR.
FOUND 2 TURKEYS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE(51.4F & 54.5F) ON TOP OF A BOX OF TURKEY WINGS(38.8F) IN BUTCHER'S PREP ROOM -INSTRUCTED TO THAW TURKEYS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS DOOR AT THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES,ON SALES FLOOR,IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR WALLS IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND MOLD. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE.

FLOORS IN BOTH WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AREA, THROUGHTOUT BACK ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND DOWN STAIRS AT REAR.
RAW SHELVES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN SAME AREA MUST BE SEALED.
REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER REAR STAIRS AND ON STAIRS AT FRONT AND STORAGE AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.
MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS AND AIR CURTAINS ON INTERIOR OF PRODUCE/DAIRY COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKLINE IN PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AS NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVER IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND ALL SURFACES IN MEAT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS,SINKS,DOORS AND ALL SURFACES IN WASHROOMS.

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