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T & Z MEAT

3021 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

T & Z MEAT has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 14, 2011. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 3 times on June 14, 2011. 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 2 times on June 14, 2011. 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

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    6 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 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVES WITH PAPER LINING UNDER HOT HOLDING CABINET,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE,,MANAGER ASKED STAFF TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AREA ;INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE NO INSECTS OR PESTS INSIDE THE GROCERY
    • 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. LIGHT COMING THRU ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRUSH ON DOORS; COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. 2 CHOPPING BOARDS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH DEEP CUTS ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES IN DELI AND CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 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. FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE IN DELI AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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. BASEWALLS FROM KITCHEN TO GROCERY AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER FOR MEAT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN HOLDING COOLER MUST BE REMOVED,REPAINT CEILING TILES
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST BE REPLACED-ABOVE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER(3),(3)MILK DISPLAY COOLER,AND (1)HOLDING COOLER

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