Centrals Finer Foods INC.

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Inspections

1. Mar 5, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 DURING RE-INSPECTION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED; I INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS (GROUND BEEF AND NACHO CHEESE) ARE BEING PREPARED. #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING/FREEZER UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE SPACE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE SPACE BY WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

2. Feb 26, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING NACHO CHEESE, GROUND BEEF, ICE CREAM, SOUR CREAM, AND SLICED DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON SITE IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE WORKING IN THAT AREA WHERE UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT (AT LEAST 100F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER AS REQUIRED BY CODE, FULLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND CLEANSER AND PAPERTOWELS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING/FREEZER UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE SPACE NEAR WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE SPACE BY WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

3. Aug 5, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTING.

4. Jul 29, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (GROUND BEEF, DELI MEAT, AND NACHO CHEESE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 MICE DROPPIGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. THE ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM NEAR THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP STORED ON THE SALES FLOOR IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTING.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A MASK IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE.

5. Sep 13, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-201.11 -OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-203.11 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 - OBSERVED THE WALLS WITH EXPOSED DRY WALL AND NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR REMOVE ENTIRELY AND HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 - OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE LOBBY AREA OF THE STORE WHERE FOOD PREP IS INTENDED TO BE. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11 - OBSERVED WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

6. Aug 27, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-203.11 - OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     4-301.11 - OBSERVED THE PREMISES WITH NO REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-203.11 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS WITH EXPOSED DRY WALL AND NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR REMOVE ENTIRELY AND HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 - OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE LOBBY AREA OF THE STORE WHERE FOOD PREP IS INTENDED TO BE. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11 - OBSERVED WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.