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SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET

4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620210

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--- OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NOTED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619910

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF FOOD HANDLER PLACING RTE PITA BREAD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PITA BREAD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION. PITA BREAD WAS DISCARDED BY FOOD HANDLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C).

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PRE PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WITH LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS WITHOUT PROPER ALLERGEN LABEL THAT CONTAINED PISTACHIOS. SUCH AS PISTACHIO CREAM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PULL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND TO ADD PROPER ALLERGEN LABEL. ALL PRODUCTS PULLED FROM SHELVES AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT SELL UNTIL PROPERLY LABELED AND CONTACTED CDPH TO REMOVE THE TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS AND PANS HANGING ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON WIRE SHELVING IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.-----NOTED CARD BOARD USED AS LINING ON SHELVING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 4-COMP SINK UNDER SINK ONTO THE FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2598760 #55-NSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE A CLUTTERED STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND STOCK ITEMS AND EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES OR SODA PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598760

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES AND TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS,RAW MEATS) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE MEAT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE ACTIVELY HANDLING RAW MEATS.SINK BEING BLOCKED WITH MULTIPLE BOXED STOCK ITEMS.MANAGEMENT REMOVED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX:1/4" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE MEAT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MANTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE A CLUTTERED STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND STOCK ITEMS AND EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING (NO MILK CRATES OR SODA PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATION).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE GROCERY DISPLAY SHELFS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579287

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 5 POUNDS OF BEEF MUSHROOM DELI ROLL, 4 POUNDS SPICY CHICKEN BREAST, 5 POUNDS CHICKEN FRANKS, AND 3 POUNDS OF BEEF BACON. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE AWAY FROM FOOD, WAREWASHING, AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556713

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556439

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIPS FOR PROPER STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA (ACROSS WASHROOM) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOM INSPECTION REPORT# 2497527 ISSUED ON 03-30-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 #55 - OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING. #56 - OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE BAKERY WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN. Jun 30, 2021 #57 - NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497527

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPACKAGED COOKIES ON THE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION ON THE LABEL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE BAKERY WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369551

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING RAW MEAT AND WIPED HANDS ON DIRTY CLOTH THEN WENT TO HANDLE OTHER TYPE OF MEAT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

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

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REAR STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE COVERED WITH DUST IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND BAKERY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE META PREP AREA,BAKERY AND REAR AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352276

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE 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(O)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12-ACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MAKER NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114- CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND THE BIG STORAGE ROOM BY THE MEAT DEPT CLOSE THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRCUTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345693

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PLASTIC TUBE WHER ETHE WATER IS COMING FROM AND THE PLASTIC COVER SURFACES WITH BROWN/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE(7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OLD AND NEW IN THE BIG STORAGE AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA APPROXIMATELY 0VER 30 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORMED THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORED SUCH ITEMS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IN THE BAKERY AND MEAT DEPT STORED ALL OVER ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORED WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SODA CRATE AND MILK CARTE USED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOS SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING OR REGULAR PALLET TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SUPPLIES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT MUST BE REFINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE MEAT DEPT AND BAKERY DEPT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT AND THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MAKER NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND THE BIG STORAGE ROOM BY THE MEAT DEPT CLOSE THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRCUTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH UNISEX WASHROOM FOR THE EMPLOYEES IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND THE WASHROOM IN THE MAIN GROCERY STORE WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM IN THE BAKERY DEPT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND PERSONAL CLOTHING,BAG,GLOVES STORED WITH THE PACKAGED FOOSS ON THE SHELVE IN THE MEAT DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO STORED PERSONNAL ITEMS IN DISIGNATED AREAS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151035

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD IN ALL SHELVINGS THRU-OUT THE STORE (BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY DEPT AND MEAT DEPT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BAKERY DEPT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP IN THE CEILING VENT COVER OF THE BAKERY DEPT WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT SECTION AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL CLEANING MATERIALS (BROOMS, MOP, DUST PAN ) MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA, NOT IN THE DISPLAY SHELVES WITH FOODS. ALL BOXES AND CANNED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR STORED ON A RAISED SHELVINGS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLER IN THE MEAT DEPT AND BAKERY DEPARTMENT MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028223

Location recorded for this inspection · SAHAR INTERNATIONAL SUPERMARKET · 4851-4857 N KEDZIE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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