Food Safety Report: Rico Fresh Market, 3552 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

3552 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States

Report date: Nov 5, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signage in the women's employee washroom. Instructed to post/provide.

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed toxic items not properly stored. Found bag of cement and gasoline in container on food shelving unit in the basement food storage area. Instructed to remove toxic items from the food shelving storage area in the basement. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food items out of original containers with no labels displaying the common food item name. Instructed to label with common food name when out of original food containers.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employee in the bakery area with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed improper storage of wiping cloths in the food preparation area in the bakery area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between usage.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage area not clean. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued. Instructed to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter (old equipment, boxes, garden hose, etc) under the stairs in the basement area. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and clean/maintain area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed mops in the utility sink area being stored improperly. Instructed to store properly and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov