Food Safety Report: Carnival Grocery Store, 458 W Dickens Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

458 West Dickens Avenue, Chicago, 60614 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 26, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink at the produce rear prep area, rear meat grinder and second floor food prep area. Must provide and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler and in 2nd floor food preparation area. Must repaint or replace.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards in meat counter area and 2nd floor kithen food prep area with open seems and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged stained cutting boards.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris in the interior of the microwave located behind butcher area. Must clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: additional water pressure needed at the hand wahig sink in rear grinder food prep area. Must repair and maintain adequate water pressure.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a self closing device at the men's washroom door and maintain/

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpsters overflowing preventing lids from closing properly. This is harborage and a food source for rodent. Must maintain garbage area adequately maintain at all time. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter and unucessary items in rear food storage area in 1st and 2nd floor. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage. Must store items in food storage area second floor elevated and organize at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment refrigeration units and throughout rear storage areas. Must clean and maintain floor clean at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: blackened mold wall at the 3-compartment sink in 2nd floor food prep/dish area. Must. Clean or replace wall.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: must provide food handlers certification for all employees who are not certified managers and maintain certificates on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov