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Restaurant: Ben Salem Food Market
Address: 3452-3454 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Oct 3, 2011

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100

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS UP AND OPERATING
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A FOOD SAN. CERT. AVAILABLE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR PREP AREA
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. MUST INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR THRU. PREMISES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILING REAR WHERE NEEDED
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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT ABOVE FOOD AND PREP AREAS
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMP. SINK

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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS UP AND OPERATING VIOLATION STILL PENDING
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR PREP AREA VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
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. MUST INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR VIOLATION STILL PENDING
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A FOOD SAN. CERT. AVAILABLE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR THRU. PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND CEILING REAR WHERE NEEDED VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT ABOVE FOOD AND PREP AREAS VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMP. SINK VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE VIOLATION STILL PENDING VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS UP AND OPERATING VIOLATION STILL PENDING VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A FOOD SAN. CERT. AVAILABLE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT VIOLATION STILL PENDING VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
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. MUST INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR VIOLATION STILL PENDING VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR THRU. PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-Ground Beef at 143.1 F and slicing ready-to-eat meats. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink. Water coming up, left and right sides of sink. Instructed that three compartment sink must be repaired or grease trap detailed cleaned to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Ceiling not maintained thru-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and repair and seal ceiling in toilet room.
Several leaks observed from roof thru-out premises, including toilet room. Instructed to repair overhead to prevent leaks. Three compartment sink and exposed handsink attached. Instructed to install shield between equipment.
Floor along wallbase and under display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Coolers, shelves, prep tables and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Violation #21 now corrected.
Violation #24 now corrected.
Violation #38 now corrected.
Violation #35 now corrected.
Violation #34 now corrected.
Violation #33 now corrected.

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