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Restaurant: King Food Mart
Address: 200 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Aug 3, 2012

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FOUND FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH HAND WASH SINKS COVERED WITH STOCK ITEMS IE. CHIPS, POPS, PAPER WORK AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM FRONT HAND WASH SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT THIS TIME. REAR HAND WASH SINK IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HEAVY STOCK ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. MANAGER/EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK AND REAR HAND WASH SINK IS TAGGED AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #11. CRTICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED IE NACHO CHEESE, GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
FOUND THREE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.2F-69.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZER AT 0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER STATES FREEZER HAS NOT BEEN WORKING SINCE 8AM THIS MORNING. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON FREEZERS. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID FREEZER UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: GYROS KITS, TANGO TAMALES BEEF, TANGO PORK TAMALES, TANGO CHICKEN TAMALES, WHITE CASTLE CHEESEBURGERS/HAMBURGERS, BANQUET HOT AND SPICY WINGS, HONEY BBQ WINGS BAG, BEEF PATTIES, TYSON HOT AND SPICY CHICKEN WINGS, TYSON HONEY BBQ BONELESS CHICKEN BITES, TILAPIA FILLETS, CATFISH FILLETS, HUNGRYMAN CLASSIC FRIED CHICKEN, SALISBURY STEAK, DON MIGUEL BEEF/CHEESE TACOS, SPICY BEEF TACOS, CHICKEN TACOS, TGIF BUFFALO MOZZERELLA STICKS, BUFFALO WINGS, HONEY BBQ WINGS, CHEESEBURGER SMOKY BBQ, HOT POCKETS BEEF TACO, SAUSAGE PIZZA, BEEF AND CHEDDER HOT POCKETS AT 44.4F-83.1F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR UNITS. INVOICE FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE NON WORKING FREEZERS IS DATED 04/13/11 FROM CENTRAL GROCERS COOPERATIVE, INC. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FROZEN FOODS AT 0F AND BELOW AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE $1000.00, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 1,500LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR DISH WASHING. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH STOCK ITEMS, BROOMS, STORAGE BINS BLOCKING ACCESS TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO DISH WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT/ITEMS. EMPLOYEE REMOVING ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOUND POISON, GREEN PELLETS USED FOR RODENTS SPILLED ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK AT REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE TOXIC ITEMS AND ENCLOSE BAIT IN BAIT BOX AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE CLEANING UP SPILLS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE MILK CRATE BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.
CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FOOD AISLES AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REFRAIN FROM OVERSTOCK DUE TO LACK OF STORAGE SPACE FOR STOCK ITEMS, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
REMOVE BEVERAGES BEING STORED IN TOILET ROOM.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODS SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED IE. COOKED GROUND BEEF, NACHO CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE MILK CRATE BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.
CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FOOD AISLES AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
REMOVE BEVERAGES BEING STORED IN TOILET ROOM.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REFRAIN FROM OVERSTOCK DUE TO LACK OF STORAGE SPACE FOR STOCK ITEMS, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOUND NEWLY ADDED TAYLOR UNIT (NOT USED AT THIS TIME) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE UNIT AND OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REFRAIN FROM OVERSTOCK DUE TO LACK OF STORAGE SPACE FOR STOCK ITEMS, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Correct By: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

MUST REPAIR THE HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STOCK ROOM,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS.
NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. NOTED FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS OBSTRUCTED BY NEWSPAPERS, STOCK AND OTHER ITEMS. ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS SO THAT HAND WASHING FACILITIES ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PROVIDE A PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD ITEMS NEAR THE FRONT OR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS.

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STOCK ROOM,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
PROVIDE A PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD ITEMS NEAR THE FRONT OR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR THE HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE APPROVED PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR SOFT SERVE, SELF-SERVICE FREEZER SPIGOTS.

FRONT DOOR REPAIRED.
PROVIDE A PREP TABLE TO PREPARE FOOD ITEMS NEAR THE FRONT OR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING OR PALLETS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
TOILET AND UTILITY SINK CLEANED.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR THE HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE APPROVED PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR SOFT SERVE, SELF-SERVICE FREEZER SPIGOTS.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STOCK ROOM,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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