Key Food, 2624 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Key Food
Address: 2624 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Oct 19, 2012

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 19, 2010 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 28, 2010 100
No violation details available. Oct 19, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

May 19, 2010

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. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISE DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED ABOUT 15-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR CORNER AND BEHIND GAME MACHINE IN GAME ROOM AT REAR,AND ALSO UNDER CHECK-OUT COUNTER AT FRONT. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED,ABOUT 1.5-2'GAP EXIT ON SAID DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DROPPINGS,SANITIZE FLOORS WITH BLEACH,AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
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. OBSERVED RE-USE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRAIN SUCH BEHAVIOR,ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS SHOULD BE RE-USED AFTER WASHING AND SANITIZING. OBSERVED ALSO CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR,THE ONES ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6' OFF FLOOR AND INVERT AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR GAP ON HOOD BETWEEN FILTERS,AND ALSO RUSTED SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INSIDE MICRO-WAVE OVEN,AND DEFROST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS IN THE STORE; ALSO VENT IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN GAME EQUIPMENT ROOM,AND REPAIR OPEN FLOORS AROUND SEWERAGE COVER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND POLE IN GAME ROOM.
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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT HEAD ON 3COMP.SINK.

May 28, 2010

VIOLATION CORRECTED(05-28-10).
MUST PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED RE-USE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REFRAIN SUCH BEHAVIOR,ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS SHOULD BE RE-USED AFTER WASHING AND SANITIZING. OBSERVED ALSO CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR,THE ONES ON SHELVING UNITS NOT INVERTED,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6' OFF FLOOR AND INVERT AT ALL TIMES.
REPAIR GAP ON HOOD BETWEEN FILTERS,AND ALSO RUSTED SHELVE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE-OVEN,AND DEFROST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS IN THE STORE; ALSO VENT IN KITCHEN ABOVE COOLER NEEDSCLEAN INSIDE MICRO-WAVE OVEN CLEANING.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN GAME EQUIPMENT ROOM,AND REPAIR OPEN FLOORS AROUND SEWERAGE COVER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND POLE IN GAME ROOM.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET JOINT HEAD ON 3COMP.SINK.

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