AVENUE FOOD MART

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE MEAT/SAUSAGE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE MEAT/SAUSAGE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MEAT/SAUSAGE PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA (MEAT/SAUSAGE AREA) AND ABOVE MEAT SLICER (DELI PREP AREA).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MEAT/SAUSAGE PREP AREA, SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA, AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN SECOND FLOOR CLEANING ROOM.----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (5) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Deli meats in display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date all loaves of deli meats within 5 days of use when seal is broken. Establishment bags ice on premises. Instructed to have establishment name and address printed on all bags.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not shielded in walk-in coolers or provided with end caps on bulbs in meat display case. Instructed to install shield on bulbs in coolers and install shields/end caps above meat display cases.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Deli meats in display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date all loaves of deli meats within 5 days of use when seal is broken. Establishment bags ice on premises. Instructed to have establishment name and address printed on all bags.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not shielded in walk-in coolers or provided with end caps on bulbs in meat display case. Instructed to install shield on bulbs in coolers and install shields/end caps above meat display cases.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found sausage hanging in open display case at improper temperature. Sausage at 53.1 F to 59.3 F, approximately 230 lbs, value $330. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below during storage. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence of live activity found on premises. Observed live gnats on premises in bakery area thru-out approximately 30 plus, on soiled towels in rear dock area and houseflies in rear dock area-approximately 20 plus. Instructed to remove all live activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provided service invoice. Serious citation issued7-38-020. Instructed to keep all garbage containers covered, install air curtains or keep over head door closed when not in use and/or install blower to keep flies out.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Deli meats in display case not labeled or dated. Instructed to date all loaves of deli meats within 5 days of use when seal is broken. Establishment bags ice on premises. Instructed to have establishment name and address printed on all bags.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Sinks, interior deep fryer, fan covers and exhaust and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to re-groot between floor tile to prevent standing water. Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulbs not shielded in walk-in coolers or provided with end caps on bulbs in meat display case. Instructed to install shield on bulbs in coolers and install shields/end caps above meat display cases.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled linen not properly stored. Instructed to stored soiled towels in covered container to prevent insect nuisances.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided for several display coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Supplies stored on floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER FOR MEAT PRODUCTS MUST BE REPLACED;RUBBER TUBING FOR DETERGENTS AND SANITIZER IN 2 -3COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAD REPAIR,MUST BE REPLACED --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #156314 01-22-09,FOUND CEILING IN BUTCHER PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING OR REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT,GIVEN 5 DAYS 02-17-10 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND COOKING GRILL /WALL FULL OF GREASE,MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER FOR MEAT PRODUCTS MUST BE REPLACED;RUBBER TUBING FOR DETERGENTS AND SANITIZER IN 2 -3COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAD REPAIR,MUST BE REPLACED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. KNIVES HOLDER IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;SHELVES FOR COOKED MEAT PRODUCTS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR GREASY IN COOKING AREA MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN,MUST BE SMOOTH NON SLIPPERY; MUST ELEVATE BOXES ,FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING FANS, CEILING VENTS IN 3 WALK IN COOLERS FOR MEAT AND COOKED PRODUCTS AND BAKERY SECTION WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. VENTS IN PREP COOKING AREA AND BUTCHER AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR BOTTLED FISH AND HAM COOLER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW