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Restaurant: Evergreen Convenient Food
Address: 3301 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Feb 1, 2013

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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. NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT i.e. IN WALK-IN COOLERS (3), UNUSED OFFICE MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE 6-12 INCHES FROM FLOOR), REPAIR/DISGUARD ARTICELS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS/ ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, CRACKS MAKE WALLS THROUGHOUT SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. ELEMINATING SEAPAGE IN REAR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SECURE ALL LOOSE COVING THROUGHOUT, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, SEAL ALL RAW FLOOR SUFRACES i.e. IN REAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, REMOVING ANY CARDBOARD, PAINT RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE OF COOLERS, CLEAN/DISGUARD ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND GROVES. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF BAN SAW AND MEAT SLICER.
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. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE (AIR GAP) ON MOP SINK.

DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF BAN SAW AND MEAT SLICER. VIOLATION ABAOED
DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, REMOVING ANY CARDBOARD, PAINT RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE OF COOLERS, CLEAN/DISGUARD ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND GROVES. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGHOUT. VIOLATION ABATED
SECURE ALL LOOSE COVING THROUGHOUT, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, SEAL ALL RAW FLOOR SUFRACES i.e. IN REAR. VIOLATION ABATED.
SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, CRACKS MAKE WALLS THROUGHOUT SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. ELEMINATING SEAPAGE IN REAR. VIOLATION ABATED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS/ ALL REACH IN COOLERS. VIOLATION ABATED
PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE (AIR GAP) ON MOP SINK. VIOLATION ABATED
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT i.e. IN WALK-IN COOLERS (3), UNUSED OFFICE MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE 6-12 INCHES FROM FLOOR), REPAIR/DISGUARD ARTICELS VIOLATION ABATED

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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEST & UP RIGHT FREEZERS,UNDER POP & PAPER TOWEL DISPLAY.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO LICENSE)& INCORRECT NAME ON RECEIPT NEEDED TO MAKE CONTRACT FOR NEW OWNER..MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/9/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT 46.5F WITH READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).CITATION ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT SLICING LUNCHEON MEATS STORED INSIDE OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT AT SPICED LUNCHEON MEATS 48.8F-48.7F,BOLOGNA 48.2F,TURKEY HAM 48.3F,RAW SHELLED EGGS 66.6F IN A BOWL ON PREPTABLE.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.APPX 70LBS.$125.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE READY TO EAT SLICING LUNCHEON MEATS,CHEESE SAUCE IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORE WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN RESTAURANT AREA.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS. STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK IN REAR AREA FOR STORAGE. DO NOT STORE MOPS IN MOP BUCKET.

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNIT WITH READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEATS, MILK, HOT DOGS,ECT. AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE WALKIN COOLER 49F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).CITATION ISSUED 7-38- 005(A).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF SLICED LUNCHEON MEATS STORED INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNIT AT SPICED LUNCHEON MEATS 48.8F-48.7F,BOLOGNA 48.2F,TURKEY HAM 48.3F,RAW SHELLED EGGS 47.6F,MILK 47.8F NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS ORDERED DUMPED AND DENATURED BUT THE MANAGEMENT HAS DECLINED TO. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.APPX 572 LBS VALUED AT $ 1500.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL BASES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND UP RIGHT FREEZERS,UNDER POP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPLAY. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND CLOSE UP THE HOLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN WALL AND STORE ROOM. REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, STORE SHELVES, SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTERS,DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER AND UP-RIGHT FREEZERS.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES 1ST AND BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND FLOORS THEM SELVES. LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN UNDRENEATH THEM.
MUST REPLACE ALL THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DIRTY GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLESR ANS WALKIN COOLER.
FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTED IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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