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Restaurant: Grocery Basket
Address: 351 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60628
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Jan 16, 2013

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FOUND FOLLOWING FOOD/NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEAT PREPARATION COOLER: TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, OLD EQUIPMENT, FAN GUARDS, AND WALLS. (MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED).
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT LOWER LEVEL.
FOUND LEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT(DAIRY COOLER). FURTHERMORE, FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZERS AT LOWER LEVEL.
FOUND CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.
FOUND OLD UNUSED PACKAGING EQUIPMENT INSIDE MEAT PREPARATION COOLER.(MUST BE CLEANED IF REPAIRED/OR REMOVED)
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL ALONG WALLS.

FOUND FOLLOWING FOOD/NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN INSIDE MEAT PREPARATION COOLER: TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, OLD EQUIPMENT, FAN GUARDS, AND WALLS. (MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/AND LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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. EXCESSIVE ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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 PACKAGING 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.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING MEAT COOLER SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS FROM REPORT #531353 5/6/11.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORIN WALKIN COOLER AND LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT. FROM REPORT #531353 5/6/11 INSP #377
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN CEILING IN MEAT WALKIN COOLER AND REPAIR REAR CEILING. FROM REPORT 531353 5/6/11 INSP. 377.
VIOLATION CORRECTED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR MEAT COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES

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 CLUTTER IN REAR MEAT COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING MEAT COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS FROM REPORT #531353-5/6/11.
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.CLEAN CEILING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND REPAIR REAR CEILING FROM REPORT#531353-5/6/11,INSP.377.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA LEAKING HEAVILY ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. ALSO, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA HAS A LEAKY GREASE TRAP AND TWO GARDEN HOSES INSTALLED IN PLACE OF PROPER FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT GREASE TRAP,REMOVE GARDEN HOSES AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE FAUCETS TO ALLOW MULTI USE ITEMS TO BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,TABLES AND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED PREP KITCHEN OR REMOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP COOLER,ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT AND ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND REPAINT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE SALES FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER MEAT PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS AND IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST DISCARD UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS AND IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST DISCARD UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,TABLES AND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED PREP KITCHEN OR REMOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN WASHROOMS.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT PREP COOLER,ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT AND ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREAS. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND REPAINT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE SALES FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER MEAT PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
SERIOUS VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 545796 ON 2-2-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (24)DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA HAS A LEAKY GREASE TRAP AND TWO GARDEN HOSES INSTALLED IN PLACE OF PROPER FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT GREASE TRAP,REMOVE GARDEN HOSES AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE FAUCETS TO ALLOW MULTI USE ITEMS TO BE PROPERLY WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

MUST REPAIR BROKEN BFLOOR TILES IN PREP COOLER,ON SALES FLOOR IN PRODUCE AREA AND THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING THRU-OUT SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM AND RE-PAINT.MUSTCLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILES ABOVE SALE FLOORS.
MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM DOOR.
REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER MEAT PREP AREA HANDSINK AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP ARE.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA IN UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS.MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARRY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.

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.INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT MOP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM DOOR.
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 REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS AND UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. MUST DISCARD UNNCESSARY ITEM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.ELEVATE 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILES ABOVE SALES FLOOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT COOLER,ON SALES FLOOR AND PRODUCE AREA WHERE NEEDED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1118229 ON 4-5-12. 34-REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MEAT COOLER, ON SALES FLOOR AND PRODUCE AREA WHERE NEEDED. 35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES SALES FLOOR. 38-INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. 41-REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS AND UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM. MUST DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN SALES, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREA. PAINT SHELVES IN CHECK STAND AND OFFICE AREAS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER, PRODUCE PREP TABLE, CUTTING BOARDS, REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT PACKAGING EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY SHELVES.
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS(PRODUCE COOLER, PRODUCE PREP AREA, SALES AREA, ETC.) CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHITTERLING DISPLAY FREEZER IN PRODUCE AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PRODUCE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER LEAKING FROM LEFT SEAM OF WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ALL COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN SALES, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREA. PAINT SHELVES IN CHECK STAND AND OFFICE AREAS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS IN PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER.
COOLERS CLEANED.
FLOOR TILES REPLACED IN PRODUCE COOLER.
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS, AND REAR HALLWAY NEAR MEAT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHITTERLING DISPLAY FREEZER IN PRODUCE AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA, INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER.
UNUSED EQUIPMENT REMOVED.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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