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CUPID CANDIES INC

7637 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

Wholesale

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CUPID CANDIES INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
419554

Location recorded for this inspection · CUPID CANDIES INC · 7637 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLDS ON DOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. CURRENTLY USING 2-COMP SINK SINK AS HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEARLY DESIGNATE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
419320

Location recorded for this inspection · CUPID CANDIES INC · 7637 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL UNDER AND BEHIND PALLETS IN PACKING ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG LOCKERS IN WOMEN WASHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE TOOL CABINET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND LOCKERS IN MEN WASHROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OFFICE ENTRANCE 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, REAR DOUBLE DOORS IN KITCHEN, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS, WEST DOOR IN GARAGE 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM IS PREPARED. CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED 2-26-08 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATE OR RECENT RECEIPT OF COURSE ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 32

    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. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN REAR SHIPPING AREA(CHIPPED PAINT).

  • 33

    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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, CANDY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, MACHINES, ROLLERS, CARTS, CABINETS, ETC. REMOVE ALL STOCK, PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN ALL AREAS.

  • 34

    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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, PACKING, SHIPPING, GARAGE, UTIITY, FURNACE, AND ELECTRICAL STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SHIPPING ROOM, PACKAGING, AND WASHROOM AREAS, ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. CURRENTLY USING 2-COMP SINK SINK AS HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEARLY DESIGNATE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT T0 PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60620

204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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