I & O FOOD MART INC.
1359 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE GROUND BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE AND ITALIAN BEEF IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:25 A.M. AFTER REINSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PREMISES IS A 24 HOUR OPERATION.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS AND OTHER PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE PROPERLY.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF NEAR FRONT PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,MICROWAVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS& WALLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LEAKY HANDLE STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORAGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS ,EQUIPMENT , HOT WATER TANK,OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC ICE BAGS AND ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND MANNER.STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 222015FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 47.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 10 DOZ. EGGS 45.0F-45.1F,1LB.DICED RAW CHICKEN 45.4F,3LBS. COLESLAW 44.7F,5LBS POTATOE SALAD 45.7F,1LB. RAW SHRIMP 50.0F,15LBS.RAW GROUND BEEF 44.0F-44.1F,50LBS.CHUBBS OF TURKEY BREAST 43.6F,44.0F,44.1F44.8F,44.9F.40LBS.RAW CHICKEN WINGS 45.0F,40LBS. RAW CHICKEN BREAST 47.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.165LBS.$166.50 (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE THAT IS USED FOR SELLING BAGGED ICE TO CUSTOMER.OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR MISSING AND A BLACK PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG DRAPPED OVER OPENING ,BLACK AND PINK MOLD ON A INTERIOR PARTS OF MACHINE AND A GREEN PIECE OF UNKNOWN OBJECT INSIDE SITTING ON ICE CUBES AND ICE SCOOP .MUST REMOVE ICE & GARBAGE BAG,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.REPLACE MISSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.ALSO MILKY COLORED STANDING AND POOLING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.POSSIBLE BREEDING ARE FOR FLIES.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY & CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GROUND WITH BOXES,TRASH ,DEBRI AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON GROUND AND AT REAR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND BOTTLES AND TRASH STUFFED INSIDE OF LID WHERE LID CAN'T CLOSE.MUST REMOVE TRASH ,DEBRI & GREASE FROM AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND READY TO EAT LUNCHEON FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY & HAM,HOT ITALIAN BEEF AND CHEESE SAUCE IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST LABEL DESSERTS AND OTHER PREPACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE PROPERLY.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF NEAR FRONT PREP COOLER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CART,MICROWAVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED,DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL VENTS& WALLS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LEAKY HANDLE STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORAGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS ,EQUIPMENT , HOT WATER TANK,OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MUST STORE PLASTIC ICE BAGS AND ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER AND MANNER.STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1559517 6/24/15 NOT CORRECTED #26-HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM STILL IN POOR REPAIR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AND NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME.#29-NO LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IS STILL IN POOR REPAIR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY.A REPAIR PERSON FROM AIR TECH ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPX.4:25 P.M. TO RESTORE WATER AT HAND SINK AND REPAIR AND MAKE OTHER REPAIRS AT THIS TIME.MUST MAINATIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
Inspector Comments: MUST DEATIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN MOPSINK AND PREP COOLER.
Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STORAGE AREA,TOILET ROOM DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Inspector Comments: NOTED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
JUN 242015FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS CHEESE SAUCE, DELI SANDWHICH,CHICKEN AND ITALIAN BEEF. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
OBSERVERED THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE AND NO RUNNING WATER (HOT OR COLD). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FOR REPORT #1296963 DATE 11-5-14 STILL NOT CORRECTED (38)NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.(36) LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PREP AREA.(32)DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #29
MUST DEATIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
FOUND FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,STORAGE AREA,TOILET ROOM DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
SEE VIOLATION #29
SEE VIOLATION #29
NOV 102014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR
-COMP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,AND DOORS ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DRIED OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR ENTRANCE AND FLOORS NEED REGROUTING IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN REAR.MUST INSTALL.FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNCLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN
CEILING,WALLS,AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.OWNER NOT ABLE TO WORK VENTILATION FAN.MUST HAVE VENTILATION OPERABLE.
FOUND CLUTTER BEHIND WALK IN COOLER OF ARTICLES,EQUIPMENT PARTS NOT USING.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO CLEANING EQUIMENT NOT MAINTAINED, IN POOR REPAIR,WASTE CAN,DUST PAN,BROOM.MUST REPLACE
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NOV 52014FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF COOLERS. WALK IN COOLER-47.1F,PREP COOLER-59.9F.MUST REPAIR TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE TRASH,CLOTHES,ETC ON GROUNDS IN DUMPSTER.ALSO NO DUMPSTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET FACILITIES NOT CLEAN,MAINTAINED ,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED -7-38-030
DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR.
3-COMP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,ALL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,AND DOORS ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DRIED OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR ENTRANCE AND FLOORS NEED REGROUTING IN FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN REAR.MUST INSTALL.FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNCLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CEILING,WALLS,AND FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.OWNER NOT ABLE TO WORK VENTILATION FAN.MUST HAVE VENTILATION OPERABLE.
FOUND CLUTTER BEHIND WALK IN COOLER OF ARTICLES,EQUIPMENT PARTS NOT USING.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO CLEANING EQUIMENT NOT MAINTAINED, IN POOR REPAIR,WASTE CAN,DUST PAN,BROOM.MUST REPLACE.
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