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STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET

211 W 22ND PL · Chicago, IL 60616

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625732

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607653

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. RAW PORK MARINATING IN A BIG BOWL ON THE FLOOR UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA (64.5F), RAW MARINATING QUAIL IN WALK-IN COOLER (59.9F), CONTAINERS OF WHOLE DUCKS FOUND IN WALK-IN FREEZER (62.4F-68.0F). APPROXIMATELY 210LBS AT $455 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BIG BOWL OF RAW PORK MARINATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING SLIDING DOOR FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING DOOR TO ENSURE UNIT STAYS HOT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE FRONT HOT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE OUTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER AT THE HOT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER CONVEYING OF SEWAGE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USED FOR WARE WASHING. WHEN RINSE BASIN WAS DRAINED WATER BACKED UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND BEGAN POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS OF CONVEYING SEWAGE. EMPLOYEES WERE ABLE REPAIR SINK BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH NON-SLIP MATS AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600022

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598678

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. 21 DOZEN ORGANIC, CAGE FREE, AND BROWN EGGS AT 60-63.0F, FOUND IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SHOPPING AISLE. APPROXIMATELY 10-15 WHOLE DUCKS FOUND AT 58-55.0F IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 EGGS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AT 51.0F. RAW PORK NECK IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE BUTCHER AREA AT 50.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS AT $275 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 67.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MICE INFESTATION. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-35 SMALL FLIES, 5 BIG FLIES AND 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE HOT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED, IN THE SHOPPING AISLES, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. THE BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED FLYING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE SHOPPING AISLES: ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, ON THE SHELVES WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED THROUGHOUT, INSIDE THE BOXES AND BINS WHERE PRODUCT IS ON DISPLAY, ON THE FLOORS BEHIND COLD HOLD HOLDING UNITS AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, IN THE COMPARTMENTS UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT, ON THE FLOORS IN THE MENTIONED AREA. IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AND SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE. IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. IN THE HALLWAY, ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE BAGS OF SUGAR AND BOXES OF PRODUCT ARE STORED. IN THE BUTCHER AREA THROUGHOUT. ALSO, OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE UNIT AND ON THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN THE BOX OF PREPACKAGED ITEMS ON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND PREPACKAGED ITEMS SURROUNDING THE DEAD RODENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR ALL COOKING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE SHOPPING AISLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (ANIMAL FLUID AND OLD DIRT BUILD UP) AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER IN THE HALLWAYS ACROSS FROM THE STORAGE CLOSETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN BETWEEN UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE BUTCHER AREA AND A COLD HOLIDING UNIT IN THE SHOPPING AISLES (PERSON IN CHARGE SEEN HOLE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FACILITY TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB MISSING IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586389

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586023

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE SAFETY MANAGER TRAINING.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE(EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (DUCK, PORK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 1,000 MOUSE DROPPING IN FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER HANDSINK IN BUTCHER AREA, BEHIND BOXES AND EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER AREA, ON SHELVING IN ALL AISLE OF STORE (UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STORED BOXES), UNDER AND ON SHELVING IN REAR PREP ROOM, ON FLOOR BETWEEN COLD HOLD UNITS ON SALES FLOOR, IN HALLWAY UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICING. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED TILE ON FLOOR, AS WELL AS MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED TILE IN CEILING THROUGHOUT AISLES, REAR PREP, AND BUTCHERING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2570334 DATED:1/27/2023 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING DUE TO DEEP GROOVES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOARDS AND REPLACE THOSE THAT NEED REPLACING. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE OF BEVERAGE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON SELLING FLOOR, BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER. #51 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE. #55 OBSERVED STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR CLUTTER WITH BOXES; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS IN BOTH AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570334

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING DUE TO DEEP GROOVES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOARDS AND REPLACE THOSE THAT NEED REPLACING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE OF BEVERAGE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON SELLING FLOOR, BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR CLUTTER WITH BOXES; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS IN BOTH AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569984

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL AND WALLS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 PLUS MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SOME SHELVES OF THE STORAGE ROOMS AND SELLING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BUTCHER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING DUE TO DEEP GROOVES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOARDS AND REPLACE THOSE THAT NEED REPLACING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE OF BEVERAGE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON SELLING FLOOR, BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN THE VENTS ON THE CEILING FAN IN THE WASHROOM AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR CLUTTER WITH BOXES; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS IN BOTH AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: A LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED FOR ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN; PROVIDE SHIELD WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492915

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (SHITAKE MUSHROOMS, PEANUTS, CHICKEN EGGS, PREPACKAGED DESSERTS ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND CONTENTS OF THE PREPACKAGED ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (DESSERTS) WITHOUT ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR SALE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT CONTAIN ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE RAW MEAT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED PLASTIC ON THE WALLS AROUND THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE RAW MEAT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492587

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 20

    PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-501.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF TCS FOODS (COOKED DUCK) AT ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO USE AN ICE BATH OR THE WALK IN COOLER OR THE WALK IN FREEZER TO PROPERLY COOL ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED TURKEY, COOKED PORK) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA; ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 90F-97F AND ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED DUCK AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 75F-105F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (SHITAKE MUSHROOMS, PEANUTS, CHICKEN EGGS, PREPACKAGED DESSERTS ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND CONTENTS OF THE PREPACKAGED ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (DESSERTS) WITHOUT ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR SALE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT CONTAIN ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE RAW MEAT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED PLASTIC ON THE WALLS AROUND THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE RAW MEAT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320512

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320360

Location recorded for this inspection · STAR LIGHT FOOD MARKET · 211 W 22ND PL

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THOROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH RICE AND SUGAR INSIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN AND ONE KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE KNOB.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND GREASE ON THE GROUND AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREAASE RECEPTOR. ALSO OBSERVED TRASH ON THE GROUND AND ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORAGE AND STORE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: BUMPED UP TO VIO #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/19/19. #57 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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