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HIMALAYA GROCERS INC.

2522 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

HIMALAYA GROCERS INC. has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 19, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 15, 2014, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on December 15, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 15, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 15, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BOTTOM LEFT HADN SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PAINT/OR SEAL THE RAW WOODEN SHELVING STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE GRIME AND DIRT BUILD-UP AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE. MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM IN THE BACK AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL UNDER THE METAL DRAIN BOARD IN THE BACK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUST FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE CEILING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE RESTROOM HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COCA-COLA AND MILK COOLER.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • All stocks, boxed foods must be elevated 6" off the floor in the rear storage area and inside the walk in cooler.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Must clean in detail the walls beside the front entrance door and maintain. Ceiling light shield by the front door need cleaning. Fan guard inside the coca cola and pepsi cooler with dust built up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Burned out light bulb inside the walk in cooler. Must replace.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Broken pipe under the mop sink. Must repair and maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Clutter inside the washroom, must remove clutter and organize washroom.

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