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NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET

3850 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617413

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-COOLERS IN BASEMENT BAKERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE THE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING AND HOT & COLD-WATER FAUCETS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BUTCHER AREAS ALL HANDS SINKS, BUTCHER 3 COMP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND FAUCETS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE BUTCHER FRONT AND REAR PREP. CONCRETE WALLS IN BUTCHER FRONT AND REAR PREP TILE IN NEED OF GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DELI, BUTCHER, AND BASEMENT BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589290

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE.FOUND 10 POUNDS OF SHREDDED COOKED PORK ON TOP OF MEAT COOLER AT 64.9F.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 10 POUNDS OF PORK VALUE OF 50.00 DOLLARS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT HOT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:DAIRY COOLER SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS, AND COUNTER SPACE AT PRODUCE PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571118

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570703

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SOME REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (AT TAQUERIA) LEFT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MENS WASHROOM FLOOR LITTERED AND BAKERY PREP AREA FLOOR WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAKERY AND IN MENS WASHROOM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534329

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531985

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS/PAPER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP SHELVES AT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALLS AT BAKERY PREP AREA AND PREP AREA OUTSIDE OF MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS 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
2522007

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521947

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MISSING (LEFT SIDE DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED RUBBER GASKET FOR SAID COOLER DOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND PREP AREAS HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT DEPARTMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE WATER FLOWS BACK INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS WHEN FILLED WITH WATER AND DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK, WATER MUST DRAIN QUICKLY AND NO WASTE WATER CAN FLOW BACK INTO SAID SINK COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355662

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2353134

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN COOLERS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,CARD BOARD FROM BAKERY SHELVES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES IN BAKERY , DELI , TAQUERIA,PRODUCE AREAS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN CARNITAS AND MEAT DEPT. PREP AREAS.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2352735 12/4/19 NOT CORRECTED.#39- 3-305.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL SEWAGE LINES RUNNING ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.#38- 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT FROM THE PRODUCE PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXIT DOORS.#47- 4-501.11(B) REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.#55- 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE.#55- 6-201.11 OBSERVED FOAM SHEATHING USED AS A CEILING SURFACE IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR ALL CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352735

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA FOR HAND WASHING.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN COOLERS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN DELI PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,CARD BOARD FROM BAKERY SHELVES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES AT ANY OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT FOR CHECKING PPM'S SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE CHEMICAL TEST KITS DURING INSPECTION.CHEMICAL TEST KITS ARE NOW PROVIDED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES IN BAKERY , DELI , TAQUERIA,PRODUCE AREAS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN CARNITAS AND MEAT DEPT. PREP AREAS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2229678 10/9/18 NOT CORRECTED.#39- 3-305.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL SEWAGE LINES RUNNING ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.#38- 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT FROM THE PRODUCE PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXIT DOORS.#47- 4-501.11(B) REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.#55- 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE.#55- 6-201.11 OBSERVED FOAM SHEATHING USED AS A CEILING SURFACE IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR ALL CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229678

Location recorded for this inspection · NORTH & PULASKI FRESH MARKET · 3850 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 99.3F, PORK AT 105.8F, AND COOKED RICE AT 103.3F AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO THE DELI COUNTER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 44# OF FOOD WORTH $175. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED GREEN SALSA AT 45.2F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.7F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 GALLONS AND 5# OF FOOD WORTH $120. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALSA PREPARED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS, NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE WHEN THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND PRODUCE STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT FROM THE PRODUCE PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXIT DOORS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.11 OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED TRIPE STORED ON A SHEET PAN ON TOP OF THE DELI PREP COOLER WITH NO DISPLAY CASE OR SNEEZEGUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE TRIPE IN A DISPLAY CASE OR OTHER MEANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL SEWAGE LINES RUNNING ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12(A) OBSERVED SALSA CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR SALSA, SOFRITOS AND PICKLED VEGETABLES IN SEVERAL AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH AN ATTACHED HANDLE TO SCOOP FOODS OUT OF CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11(B) REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE TAQUERIA 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE IN THE TAQUERIA FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FOAM SHEATHING USED AS A CEILING SURFACE IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR ALL CEILINGS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE DELI COUNTER AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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