Village Food Market Inc., 1759 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Village Food Market Inc.
Address: 1759 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Oct 25, 2012
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50

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 5, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 22, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • 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
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 19, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • 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
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 29, 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
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Nov 28, 2011 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
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • 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
Aug 17, 2012 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
  • HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MINIMIZED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 25, 2012 50

Violation descriptions and comments

May 5, 2010

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE INTHE WALL REAR NEAR 3 COMP SINK.
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.MUST SHIELD LIGHTS OVER REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ALL COUNTERTOPS FRONT AND REAR NEAR FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING.

Oct 22, 2010

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ALL COUNTERTOPS FRONT AND REAR NEAR FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL REAR NEAR 3 COMP SINK.
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. MUST SHIELD LIGHTS OVER REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA.

Nov 19, 2010

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 STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ALL COUNTERTOPS FRONT AND REAR NEAR FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN WALL REAR NEAR 3 COMP SINK. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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. MUST SHIELD LIGHTS OVER REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE NACHOS ARE SERVED. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.

Nov 29, 2010

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 STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MICE DROPPINGS CLEANED IN STORAGE AREAS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ALL COUNTERTOPS FRONT AND REAR NEAR FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN WALL REAR NEAR 3 COMP SINK. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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. MUST SHIELD LIGHTS OVER REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE NACHOS ARE SERVED. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.

Nov 28, 2011

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA.
REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
REPLACE POP CRATES WITH SHELVING IN WALK-IN POP/JUICE/PACKAGE MEAT COOLER. PAINT DOOR TO WALK-IN POP/JUICE/PACKAGED MEAT COOLER AND POP DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES AND COUNTERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, FREEZERS IN REAR(DEFROST), CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR OF MEAT CASE IN BUTCHER'S AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR SECTION OF FLOOR BY REACH-IN FREEZERS.
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Aug 17, 2012

REPLACE POP CRATES WITH SHELVING IN WALK-IN POP/JUICE/PACKAGE MEAT COOLER. PAINT DOOR TO WALK-IN POP/JUICE/PACKAGED MEAT COOLER AND POP DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR. REPLACE ALL BLUE POP CRATES IN MEAT DEPT. WITH A PREP TABLE.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES AND COUNTERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, FREEZERS IN REAR(DEFROST), CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR OF MEAT CASE IN BUTCHER'S AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR SECTION OF FLOOR BY REACH-IN FREEZERS. REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN WALL REAR NEAR 3 COMP SINK. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP, DISPLAY AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. PAINT WALL IN DEEP FREEZER STORAGE AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA.
REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Oct 25, 2012

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
DID OBSERVE POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES DURING INVESTIGATION, BUTCHER TOUCHED MOP AND MOP BUCKET TO DISGARD DIRTY MOP WATER THAN PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TO SERVE CUSTOMER. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN BETWEEN TASKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-010(A).
NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED IN WASHROOM. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.
REPLACE POP CRATES WITH SHELVING IN WALK-IN POP/JUICE/PACKAGE MEAT COOLER. PAINT DOOR TO WALK-IN POP/JUICE/PACKAGED MEAT COOLER AND POP DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR. REPLACE ALL BLUE POP CRATES IN MEAT DEPT. WITH A PREP TABLE.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES AND COUNTERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, FREEZERS IN REAR(DEFROST), CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR OF MEAT CASE IN BUTCHER'S AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR SECTION OF FLOOR BY REACH-IN FREEZERS. REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
: MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN WALL REAR NEAR 3 COMP SINK. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP, DISPLAY AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. PAINT WALL IN DEEP FREEZER STORAGE AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA.
REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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