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WAFI FOOD INC.

958 W 73RD ST · Chicago, IL 60621

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Fail for WAFI FOOD INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
233517

Location recorded for this inspection · WAFI FOOD INC. · 958 W 73RD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED AND FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. FOUND DROPPINGS UNDER THE RC COLA REACH IN COOLER, FOUND DROPPINGS IN SOUTH EAST CORNER OF BASEMENT, FOUND DROPPINGS BEHIND SHELVING ON FLOOR BY ENTRANCE TO THREE COMP SINK AREA AND FOUND DROPPINGS UNDER SHELF AT WEST WALL.

  • 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. FOUND ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED.INSIDE AND OUTSIDE LARGE OPENING SOUTH SIDE FRONT OF THE BUILDING GOING INTO THE STORE AND BASEMENT,REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AND FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE DOOR,EAST WALL HAS A LARGE OPENING ABOVE THE COOLERS. FOUND NO EVIDENCE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.

  • 20

    INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. FOUND GARBAGE STREWN AROUND IN THE PREMISES NO TRASH CONTAINERS PROVIDED.

  • 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.FOUND EXTERIOR OF ALL CAN FOODS NOT CLEAN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.FOUND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.

  • 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. FOUND ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.

  • 38

    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. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 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. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE STORE AND IN THE BASEMENT.

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Inspection history

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

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How results compare in ZIP 60621

91 of 114 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1841826.

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