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SAMS MEGA MARKET

133 E 69TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Grocery Store

4 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #335285 DATED 09/09/10 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT: 18-FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. CITATION #63189-11 ISSUED. MANAGER ON DUTY POURED CEMENT INTO GAP UNDER DOOR SEALING THE OPENING DURING INSPECTION.
  2. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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. FOUND 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF WITH CHIPS, 15 ON THE SHELF WITH CAN GOODS IN FRONT OF THE STORE, 25 IN REAR ON SHELF BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR AROUND 3-COMP. AND MOP SINK. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, MAKE FRONT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION #63178-18
    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND OPEN BAIT STREWN ALL OVER FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT AND REAR OF STORE-UNDER CHIPS AND CAN GOOD AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PROPERLY CONTAIN BAIT AND REMOVE OPEN BAIT FROM FLOOR.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WHO CLAIMS TO BE IN CHARGE WHEN OWNER IS NOT PRESENT SITTING ON A STOOL IN FRONT OF REGISTER SMOKING A CIGARETTE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH CLEAN INDOOR ORDINANCE, SMOKE 15FT AWAY FROM ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN-LAST TIME WRITTEN WAS 05-10-10. CITATION #63179-10 ISSUED.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OWNER HAS NOT ENROLLED OR OBTAINED A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IF HE PLANS TO SELL NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT IN THE FUTURE. HE MUST OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE FIRST.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT STORE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED TO SELL ANY FRESH MEAT OR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS NACHO CHEESE AND MEAT.
  4. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED CASHIER SERVE NACHO CHEESE AND MEAT TO CUSTOMER FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ITEMS WERE SERVED INSIDE A BAG OF CHIPS THAT A CUSTOMER BOUGHT. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #11. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER EACH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BEFORE AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES FOR HANDWASHING. ESTABLISHMENT SELLS NACHO CHEESE WITH MEAT AT FRONT COUNTER AND HAS A FEW PACKAGES OF RAW SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN WINGS THAT WERE PACKAGED AND BROUGHT FROM 5515 S. DAMEN----SKIPS FOODS. EXPOSED SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. NACHO CHEESE AND MEAT REMOVED FROM SALE AT THIS TIME AND DISGARDED ALONG WITH MEAT.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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 EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES UNDER SHELVES AND BOXES WHERE POTATO CHIPS STORED. ABOUT 50 DROPPINGS OBSERVED THERE AND IN REAR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF MORE DROPPINGS ARE ON PREMISES DUE TO CLUTTER DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #41.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED SODA CRATES, PAPER, WOOD AND OTHER TRASH AROUND AND BEHIND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (NACHO CHEESE AND MEAT). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING SERVED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT STORE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE. ALSO ANY DAMAGED CEILING TILE. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED TO CONTINUE TO SELL ANY FRESH MEAT OR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. UTILITY SINK OBSTRUCTED IN REAR. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF IT WORKS PROPERLY WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MOP BUCKET INSIDE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS TO AVOID ODOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT STORE AND STORAGE ROOM TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. UPON ENTERING STORE OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE SMOKING IN FRONT OF STORE. INSTRUCTED THAT NO ONE IS PERMITTED TO SMOKE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT PER CHICAGO SMOKING ORDINANCE. SMOKING MUST TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE DOOR.