TAI NAM CORPORATION

4925 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Grocery Store

14 inspections

1. ComplaintNov 17, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED CLETHE, THE PERSON IN CHARGE, TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
2. ComplaintApr 28, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • HANDWASH SINK (ADJACENT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK)PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
3. ComplaintJul 9, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 ICE MACHINES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
4. CanvassDec 10, 2019

   11 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT VEGETABLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN WAREHOUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED PACKAGED FISH AND DESSERTS IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, FOOD ITEM NAME, INGRIDIENTS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY MAJOR ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED BOXES ON FLOORS IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES IN MEAT PREP AREA BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS BEFORE STORING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR WAREHOUSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5. CanvassNov 7, 2017

   8 infractions

   • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
     • SHELLFISH TAGS NOT MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS FOR FIVE DIFFERENT SPECIES OF CLAMS AND OYSTERS. TAGS ON PREMISES FOR OCTOBER ONLY, ONE TAG FROM JUNE, ONE TAG FROM APRIL. OLD TAGS FROM YEAR 2014. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
   • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
     • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. DISPLAY COOLER FOUND AT 50.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AT 49.3F AND PORK LOAFS AT 47.8F. REFRIGERATION REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED COOLER TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 38F BY THE END OR THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. EGGS AT 49.3F, COCONUT MILK DRINK AT 48.2F, HEAD CHEESE AT 48.2F, DUCK EGGS AT 51.6F, PORK LOAF AT 47.8F, PORK ROLLS AT 44.4F. ALSO OBSERVED PORK ROLLS WRAPPED IN BANANA LEAF ON DISPLAY SHELVING IN GROCERY AT 63.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 400LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $700.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR THE MEAT CUTTING BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED PLASTIC SPLASH GUARD AT THE MEAT GRINDER, NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP OR RUBBER BANDS TO SECURE SPLASH GUARD. PROVIDE A CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PRODUCE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND METAL RACK SHELVING IN SAME COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FLOORS THROUGHOUT GROCERY UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • WALLS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME/MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT PREP AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER.
6. ComplaintSep 15, 2015

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • ICE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING AND BOXES OF FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST SCRAPE ICE PARTICLES OFF FOOD ITEMS AND CEILING AND MAINTAIN THE AMOUNT OF FROST AND ICE BUILDUP AT ALL TIMES.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED PARTICLES OF MEAT ON THE GLASS GUARD IN THE MEAT COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF THE DESIGNATED BOWL FOR RAW BEEF. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RAW MEAT COOLER AND KEEP MEAT STORED SEPERATE AND AWAY FROM OTHER MEATS TO AVOID CO-MINGLING.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
7. ComplaintMay 5, 2015

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
     • FOUND ESTABLISHMENT USING VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE, ULINE MODEL #H-190 120V. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PATRICK O'CONNOR AT 312-746-9791 TO GET AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO VACUUM SEAL ONSITE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH. OBSERVED SCOOPS USED TO DISPENSE RAW SHRIMP IN THE CONTAINER OF SHRIMP WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER FOR SCOOP TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING RAW FISH PRODUCT. OBSERVED FROZEN CRABS STORED IN THE DEEP FREEZER UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED LEANING AGAINST THE FREEZER WALL. MUST STORE CRABS IN A BOX OR CONTAINER INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON AND UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
8. ComplaintFeb 13, 2015

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
     • FOUND ESTABLISHMENT USING VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE, MODEL HOBART M-HT 190G, RAW PORK ON RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER ALSO OBSERVED CUSTOMERS USING HANDS TO GRAB UNCOVERED BEAN SPROUTS IN SHOPPING AISLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BEAN SPROUTS CONTAINER MUST BE COVERD/WITH TONGS FOR CUSTOMERS, RAW PORK MUST BE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS ALOS SAID VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL CDPH IS NOTIFIED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN REACH IN COOLER NEEDS LABLES ON MERCHANDISE.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
     • EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
   • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
     • OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
9. Short Form ComplaintNov 10, 2014

   0 infractions

10. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 16, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINERS,TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO IS USED TO DIVIDE FOOD INSIDE THE OPENED CHEST COOLERS AND FREEZER AT SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED AND SINK PROVIDED AT KITCHENETTE AREA,WERE FOOD IS HANDLED AND COOKED. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT KITCHENETTE.EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.
11. CanvassOct 3, 2014

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND FRESH WIDE NODDLE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVING COOLER IN SELLING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.MANAGERS STATED "FOOD WAS DELIVERED WARM THE DAY BEFORE".PRESENTLY NOODLES TEMPERATURE: 47.8F; 48F; 51.4F52.2F; 53.7F; 53.9F.COOLER UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39.9F TO 40.2F.FOUND DEFROSTING MEAT IN WATER INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE PREP SHELVES FROM YESTERDAY IN ROOM TEMPERATURE.BEEF AT TEMP OF 55.5F AND WATER TEMPERATURE OF 57.3F; TRIPPE AT TEMP OF 57.2F AND 56,6F,WATER TEMPERATURE AT 57.3F AND 57.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.INFORMATION ON DEFROSTING PROCESS GIVEN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 220,VALUE 600. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP PROVIDE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP BUTCHERS/FISH AREA.OBSERVED CLOTH TOWEL DISPENSER BROKEN.DIRTY LINENS ARE NOT ABLE TO RETRACT INSIDE THE UNIT, REMAINS HANGING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GRABBED RAW MEAT AND WIPING HANDS AT DIRTY LINEN TOWELS,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHED HAND AND WIPED HIS HAND AT SAME SPOT OF PREVIOUS EMPLOYEE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE UNIT.TEMPORARILY PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANELS WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPINGS INTO WATER RESERVOIR AND INTO ICE CUBES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.ALSO OPENED FOOD(COOKED RICE)AND FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON TOP THE TABLES AT INSIDE GANGWAY ACCESS TO ANYONE/PUBLIC.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OPENED FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT KITCHENETTE / PRODUCE REPACKING AREA AND ON WALLS INSIDE GANGWAY WERE FOOD IS STORED.FOUND UNCOVERED LARGE MEAT TALL BINS ALONG WALLS WITH SCRAPS OF RAW MEAT AND ENCRUSTED BLOOD INSIDE THE MENTIONED BINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE LIDS TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITY.REMOVE SMALL FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN WALLS AND PREP TABLES AT SHRIMP STATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS.WATER HOSES ATTACHED TO FRESH WATER LINES FOR LIVE CRABS AND LOBSTERS TANKS, WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINERS,TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO IS USED TO DIVIDE FOOD INSIDE THE OPENED CHEST COOLERS AND FREEZER AT SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ENCRUSTED MEAT ON KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,IN FISH/BUTCHER'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORE THEM TO KNIFE RACK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED AND SINK PROVIDED AT KITCHENETTE AREA,WERE FOOD IS HANDLED AND COOKED. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IS PROVIDED AT READY TO EAT FOOD(VARIOUS KIND OF NUTS)AT REPACKING STATION,INSIDE THE LARGE SOUTH END STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK OR RELOCATE REPACKING STATION BY AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AREA.ALSO MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT KITCHENETTE.EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
12. ComplaintApr 3, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEEP DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF MEAT CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON METAL SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FOOD STAINS ON SHLEVES AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED LITTER/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN SHOPPING AISLES UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AROUND PIPES UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND PIPES/WALL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS/END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS AT PRODUCE COOLER.
13. CanvassJul 24, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.7 F AND 59.9 F- CHICKEN EGGS, QUAIL EGGS AND TOFU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST STORE ALL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, TOFU, ETC.) INSIDE COOLER AT 40 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIME. FOUND THE ABOVE FOODS HELD INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER, WHOLE PRODUCE ONLY, AMBIENT AIR AT 59.9 F.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF TOPS/LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT/SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AND DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL ADJACENT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL/CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOP SINK REMOVED BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.
14. ComplaintFeb 17, 2011

    11 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.//OBSERVED NO TAG FOR SHELLFISH ON DISPLAY FOR SALE 100 CLAMS,20 OYSTERS,NEED TAGES WITH ALL SHELLFISH ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. MGMT PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEMS $50.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE/NEED NAMES, EXP. DATES,NAMES OF CO.,ADDRESS,INGREDINTS ON ALL PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • 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.//MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3COMP. SINK & EXPOS. HAND IN REAR AREA,SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK & 2COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA/REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED STOPPERS FOR 3COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA/REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3COMP SINK OR REPAINT.
    • 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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING
    • 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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING OFF FLOOR IN PREP/STORAGE AREA/REMOVE SODA & MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR USE FOR STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & IN POOR REPAIR CEILING TILE IN RESTROOMS,OVER PREP,STORAGE AREA,IN STORE AREA,REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHT STORE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER PRODUCE COOLER AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM ON WEST SIDE OF STORE.
    • 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.//MUST REPAIR LEAKING WATER FROM UNDER 2COMP. & 3COMP SINK IN REAR AREA/BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COME SINK LEAKING WATER .
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HADERLERS WHEN WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA.