TARGET - STORE T-1488.

Chicago Health Dept

8560 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

8 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2018.

Last inspected Sep 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. CERTIFICATE WAS AN EXPIRED XEROX COPY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: ICE DISPENSER ON THE SODA MACHINE, THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS AND THE BOTTOM SURFACE UNDER THE SODA MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) THE FIFTH SINK IN THE CUSTOMER'S WOMEN TOILET ROOM IS CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST FIX THE LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 THE REAR STORAGE AREA IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.

SEP 6

2018

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 FOUND OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE STORAGE CABINETS, EQUIPMENT FIXTURES, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: ICE DISPENSER ON THE SODA MACHINE, THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS AND THE BOTTOM SURFACE UNDER THE SODA MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 THE REAR STORAGE AREA IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.

MAR 23

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN CAFE AREA UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED SOME BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER; REPLACE BLOWN BULBS WHERE NEEDED. ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OBSERVED IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER; REPLACE SHIELD WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM IS CLOGGED; MUST UNCLOG TOILET. (TWO TOILETS IN WASHROOM ALONG WITH TWO WORKING URINALS). THE LEFT FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE CAFE IS LEAKING WHEN WATER IS RUNNING; REPAIR FAUCET LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SOME AREAS OF THE LARGE REAR STORAGE ROOM CAN BE BETTER ORGANIZED; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 22

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN THE CAFE; BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER, BEHIND BEVERAGE STATION, BEHIND WATER HEATER AND CO2 TANK IN REAR STORAGE, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSEREVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STAORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN REACH IN DISPLAY COOLERS IN ISLES, REAR PREP IN CAFE AND ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FOOD ISLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMP SINK IN THE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT DOGS AND SANDWICHES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND SHELVING UNIT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE PREP AREA

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DEC 19

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1319958 0N 12/09/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (18)OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2 INCH OPENINGS ALONG THE TOP AND BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS,BETWEEN THE FRONT CART DOORS,ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LEFT CART DOOR AND BETWEEN THE FRONT EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS ALONG ALL FOUR SIDES AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. (26)HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WATER SPRAYING PROFUSELY OUT OF THE ATTACHED EYE WASH STATION AND FAUCET HANDLE WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CAFE. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STOCK ROOM UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STOCK ROOM AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.

DEC 9

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4-1/2 INCH OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE NORTH REAR RECEIVING VENDOR DOOR,ALONG THE TOP,ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS,ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE FRONT CART DOORS,ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LEFT CART DOOR AND ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE FRONT EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR ALL DOORS ALONG ALL FOUR SIDES AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WATER SPRAYING PROFUSELY OUT OF THE ATTACHED EYE WASH STATION AND FAUCET HANDLE WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CAFE. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STOCK ROOM UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STOCK ROOM AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.

MAR 25

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED EXPOSED FIBERGLASS AROUND THE P-TRAP IN THE LADIES RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE THIS EXPOSED FIBERGLASS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FREEZER WHERE THE BUBBA BURGERS, AND MORNING STARTERS ARE KEPT THE STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN (DUSTY)BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE AND BEHIND THE OVER ON REAR COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT OUT FRONT RESTAURANT ABOVE THE POPCORN MACHINE AND OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB, AND CLEAN SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.OBSERVED THE 1ST SINK IN THE LADIES ROOM LEAKING AT NOZZEL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN RESTAURANT LEAKING AT NECK OF THE NOZZEL INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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