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Restaurant: 111th and Racine Marathon, Inc.
Address: 1200 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Feb 7, 2012

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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 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER CHIPS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: FRONT DOORS 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS, REAR EAST DOOR 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM AND LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT EST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT COUNTER, DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA (DUST BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, CIGARETTE ASHES), DISPLAY RACKS, ETC
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA (DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, DEBRIS), BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (CIGARETTE ASHES), IN SALES AREA NEAR GAMING MACHINES (CIGARETTE BUTTS), IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR FRONT DOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR. ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS, DOORS, ETC NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE.
INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER EXCESS BOXES, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOPHEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT POSTED. OBSERVED CUSTOMER SMOKING CIGARETTE AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST NO SMOKING SIGNS. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020 CITATION ISSUED.

MICE DROPPINGS REMOVED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT COUNTER, DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN SALES AREA (DUST BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, CIGARETTE ASHES), DISPLAY RACKS, ETC
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN SALES AREA (DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, DEBRIS), BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (CIGARETTE ASHES), IN SALES AREA NEAR GAMING MACHINES (CIGARETTE BUTTS), IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR FRONT DOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR. ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS, DOORS, ETC NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. REPAIR EAST DOOR.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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 CLUTTER, BAGS, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
'NO SMOKING' SIGNS POSTED.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS
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.MUCH CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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.INSTALL UTILITY MOP SINK/WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE.NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN OTHER SHIELDS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS ANS PAINT WALLS IN ALL AREAS ,AND REPAIR WALLS SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND DOOR FRAMES. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER.REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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 EAST DOOR NOT RODENT PROFFED 1'GAP LEFT SIDE SIDE DOOR NEED TO MAKE TIGHT NO LIGHT UNDER DOOR, AND 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN 4 DIFFERENT AREAS REAR OFFICE OFF EAST DOOR, REAR STORAGE, SIDE OF FREEZER AND NEXT TO GAMING MACHINE FRONT SALES FLOOR.NEED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER STORAGE FRONT, REAR, AND COOLER. ELEVATE STOCK 6' OFF FLOOR. AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER REAR IN FRONT 3 COMP SINK.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS STORAGE SHELCES FRONT AND REAR SALES AREA AND REAR STORAGE.

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE.
VIOLATION CORRECTED ECONOMY WAS OUT FOR SERVICE 1/27/12.
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All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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. NEED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE.

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